The Sound of Speed Calculator
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The speed of sound depends on the type of medium and the
temperature.
In the air, at 70 degrees Fahrenheit, sound travels at
approximately 343.79 meters per second or 769.04 miles per hour.
This program will let you calculate how far a lightning
occurrence is.
Once you see the lightening, watch the clock and count
the number of seconds until you hear the thunder.
Now, click calculate below
to find out how far away the lightening is from you!