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?
3.4 seconds
1.7 seconds
5.9 seconds
2.9 seconds
5.9 seconds
To calculate the time it takes for sound to travel a distance, you can use the formula: time = distance/speed.
In this case, the distance is 2 kilometers (2000 meters) and the speed of sound is 340 m/s.
Therefore, time = 2000m / 340m/s = 5.88 seconds rounded up to 5.9 seconds.