A person observes fireworks displays from the safe distance of 0.750 meters. Assuming that the sound travels at 340 meters per second in air. What is the time between the person seeing the fireworks and hearing the explosion?

tisanurnr9c

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2023-02-15

A person observes fireworks displays from the safe distance of 0.750 meters. Assuming that the sound travels at 340 meters per second in air. What is the time between the person seeing the fireworks and hearing the explosion?

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Cheyenne Lynn

Cheyenne Lynn

Beginner2023-02-16Added 10 answers

Time = Distance Speed
Therefore,
0.750 m 340 m/s = 0.0022 s
At this safe distance, the person will suffer severe burns, hearing loss, and will be lucky to survive the spectacular fireworks display.

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