If the speed of sound in air is 340 m/s, approximately how long will it take the sound of a clap of thunder to travel 2 kilometers?
1.7 seconds
5.9 seconds
3.4 seconds
2.9 seconds
It will take approximately 5.9 seconds for the sound of a clap of thunder to travel 2 kilometers.
Distance = Speed x Time
2 kilometers = 340 m/s x Time
Time = 2 kilometers / 340 m/s
Time = 5.88 seconds (rounded to 5.9 seconds)