In a thunderstorm, the formula: t M 4.7 gives the approximate distance, M, in miles, from a lightning strike if it takes t seconds to hear the thunder after seeing the lightning. If you are 7.9 miles away from the lightning flash, how long will it take the sound of the thunder to reach you. Answer: It will take seconds for the sound to reach you.

In a thunderstorm, the formula: t M 4.7 gives the approximate distance, M, in miles, from a lightning strike if it takes t seconds to hear the thunder after seeing the lightning. If you are 7.9 miles away from the lightning flash, how long will it take the sound of the thunder to reach you. Answer: It will take seconds for the sound to reach you.

Elementary Algebra

17th Edition

ISBN:9780998625713

Author:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Publisher:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Chapter10: Quadratic Equations

Section10.4: Solve Applications Modeled By Quadratic Equations

Problem 159E: A bullet is fired straight up from a BB gun with initial velocity 1120 feet per second at an initial...

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