In a thunderstorm at 20.0 degrees celcius, karen sees a bolt of lightning andd hears the thunderclap 3.00 seconds later. How far from karen did the lightning strike? and please show work

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In a thunderstorm at 20.0 degrees celcius, karen sees a bolt of lightning andd hears the thunderclap 3.00 seconds later. How far from karen did the lightning strike? and please show work

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