You are on an island where a huge explosion at a distance of 500 miles away can be heard.How long (in seconds)does it take the sound to travel to your location? Assume the temperature of the air is 20 ^oC. A)1.4 s B)5.6 s C)2340 s D)8955 s

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The speed of sound in air at 20°C is approximately 343 meters per second. To find the time it takes for sound to travel 500 miles, convert miles to meters (500 miles = 804,672 meters) and divide by the speed of sound: 804,672 meters / 343 meters/second ≈ 2347 seconds, which is closest to 2340 seconds.

You Are on an Island Where a Huge Explosion at a Distance