14. The speed of light traveling through air is 3.0x10$ m/s, while the speed of sound traveling through air is 3.4x10² m/s. If a bolt of lightning strikes 5.2 km away, how much time does it take the flash of lightning to reach you? a.

14. The speed of light traveling through air is 3.0x10$ m/s, while the speed of sound traveling through air is 3.4x10² m/s. If a bolt of lightning strikes 5.2 km away, how much time does it take the flash of lightning to reach you? a.

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14. The speed oflight traveling through air is 3.0x10 m/s, while the speed of sound traveling through air is 3,4x10
If a bolt of lightning strikes 5.2 km away, how much time does it take the flash of lightning to reach you?
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b. How much time elapses before the clap of thunder reaches you?

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