Estimate distance form a lightning bolt by measuring time

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the speed of sound in air is 331 m/s. During the next thunderstorm, try to estimate your distance form a lightning bolt by measuring the time lag between the flash and the thunderclap. You can ignore the time it takes for the light flash to reach you. why?

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