Answer:
A. <u>Distance of the lightning after 4 seconds = 744,000 miles</u>
<u>B. Distance of the lightning after n seconds = 186,000 * n</u>
Step-by-step explanation:
1. Let's review the information given to us to answer the question correctly:
Speed of lightning = 186,000 miles per second
Speed of sound = 750 miles per hour
2. A. If you see a flash of lightning, then hear the thunder 4 seconds later, how far away is the lightning?
Distance of the lightning after 4 seconds = 186,000 * 4
<u>Distance of the lightning after 4 seconds = 744,000 miles</u>
<u>B. Now let’s generalize that result. Suppose it takes n seconds to hear the thunder after a flash of lightning. How far away is the lightning, in terms of n?</u>
<u>Distance of the lightning after n seconds = 186,000 * n</u>
