Lightning and thunder are produced at the same instant during a storm, but each travel at different speeds. Light from the lightning travels at 3.0x108 m/s (that is 300,000,000 m/s or 186,000 miles/s) so visually it reaches an observer almost instantly. Sound from the thunder travels much slower at 343 m/s. A) How long does it take the sound of thunder to travel 1.0 mile? (1.0 mile = 5280 ft = 1609 m) B) How far away is the center of a storm if the flash-to-bang time for observed lightning and thunder is 14.0 seconds?

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1. **Assign Variables to Values (AV = 1):** Assign specific values to the variables you're working with.

2. **Write the Base Equation (BE = 2):** Formulate the base equation. Currently, there is only one, but more will be introduced soon.

3. **Create a Working Equation (WE = 2):** Develop a working equation derived from the base equation.

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Transcribed Image Text:1. **Assign Variables to Values (AV = 1):** Assign specific values to the variables you're working with. 2. **Write the Base Equation (BE = 2):** Formulate the base equation. Currently, there is only one, but more will be introduced soon. 3. **Create a Working Equation (WE = 2):** Develop a working equation derived from the base equation. 4. **Substitute Values (S = 2):** Insert the assigned values into the working equation. 5. **Calculate an Answer (C = 2):** Perform calculations to get an answer. 6. **Write the Correct Unit or Unit Symbol (U = 1):** Ensure that the correct unit or symbol is used.
**Question 12: Thunder and Lightning**

Lightning and thunder occur simultaneously during a storm, but they travel at different speeds. The light from lightning travels at \(3.0 \times 10^8\) m/s (which is 300,000,000 m/s or 186,000 miles/s), allowing it to reach an observer almost instantaneously. On the other hand, sound from thunder travels significantly slower, at 343 m/s.

**A) How long does it take the sound of thunder to travel 1.0 mile?**
- Given: 
  - 1.0 mile = 5280 feet = 1609 meters
  
**B) How far away is the center of a storm if the flash-to-bang time for observed lightning and thunder is 14.0 seconds?**

This question explores the concepts of speed for light and sound, and how they help in estimating distances during storms.
Transcribed Image Text:**Question 12: Thunder and Lightning** Lightning and thunder occur simultaneously during a storm, but they travel at different speeds. The light from lightning travels at \(3.0 \times 10^8\) m/s (which is 300,000,000 m/s or 186,000 miles/s), allowing it to reach an observer almost instantaneously. On the other hand, sound from thunder travels significantly slower, at 343 m/s. **A) How long does it take the sound of thunder to travel 1.0 mile?** - Given: - 1.0 mile = 5280 feet = 1609 meters **B) How far away is the center of a storm if the flash-to-bang time for observed lightning and thunder is 14.0 seconds?** This question explores the concepts of speed for light and sound, and how they help in estimating distances during storms.
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