A rocket moves through outer space at 11,000 m/s. At this rate, how much time would be required to travel the distance from Earth to the Moon, which is 380,000 km?

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12. A rocket moves through outer space at 11,000 m/s. At this rate, how much time would be required to travel the distance from Earth to
the Moon, which is 380,000 km?
13. Sound travels at 348 m/s in the warm air surrounding a thunderstorm. How far away was the place of discharge if thunder is heard 4.63
s after a lightning flash?
Transcribed Image Text:12. A rocket moves through outer space at 11,000 m/s. At this rate, how much time would be required to travel the distance from Earth to the Moon, which is 380,000 km? 13. Sound travels at 348 m/s in the warm air surrounding a thunderstorm. How far away was the place of discharge if thunder is heard 4.63 s after a lightning flash?
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