The speed of sound in air at sea level is 340ms\(^{-1}\) while that of light is 300 000kms\(^{-1}\). How far (to the nearest meter) from the center of a thunderstorm is an observer who hears a thunder 2s after a lightning flash?
A
170m
B
340m
C
600m
D
680m
Verified Correct Answer: D.
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Distance = 340 x 2 = 680m
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #28383)