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Thunder is the sound that lightening makes. Sound travels through air at "the speed of sound." Officially, the speed of sound is 331.3 meters per second (1,087 feet per second) in dry air at 0 degrees Celsius (32 degrees Fahrenheit). At a temperature like 28 degrees C (82 degrees F), the speed is 346 meters per second. As you can see, the speed of sound changes depending on the temperature and the humidity; but if you want a round number, then something like 350 meters per second and 1,200 feet per second are reasonable numbers to use. So sound travels 1 kilometer in roughly 3 seconds and 1 mile in roughly 5 seconds. When you see the flash of a lightning bolt, you can start counting seconds and then divide to see how far away the lightning struck. If it takes 10 seconds for the thunder to roll in, the lightning struck about 2 miles or 3 kilometers away.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 15y agoSound travels through the air at a speed of about 330 metres per second. If we assume that there is a lightning strike to the ground about 2 km from where you are standing, the sound created at that point will take about 6 seconds to reach you. However, the upper end of the lightning flash could be somewhere in a cloud 3 km from you. The sound from this point will take a further 3 seconds to reach you. The sound from intermediate points on the lightning flash will be spread over 3 seconds. Instead of hearing a single clap, the sound will therefore merge into one continuous roll.
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∙ 14y agoPerhaps what you are looking for is a "clap" of thunder or a "roll" of thunder
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∙ 11y agothunder is a sound im almost positive it cannot be seen under any circumstances
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What is a thunder slap?
A thunder "slap" does not exist. A thunder "clap" does. A thunder clap is the term given to the sound thunder is and makes.
What is the sound that results from the rapid expansion of air along a lightning strike called?
Thunder results from the rapid expansion of air along a lightning strike.
What is malakas na kulog in English?
explosive thunder,strong thunder,excessive thunder's effect
Is thunder electricity?
No. Thunder is the sound produced by lightning. Lightning is a form of electricity.
What sounds like thunder but isn't thunder?
It really depends on the thunder. A tremor or volcanic eruption can sound like distant thunder. The thunder of a close by lightning strike can sound like a bomb or grenade.
What was mules name in Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry?
The mule in "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry" was named Mr. Granger's Peter.
Does roll of thunder the book have a movie?
yes
Who is the antagonist in Roll of Thunder Hear?
shopowners
What year was it in Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry?
1933, in Mississippi during the great depression on the Logan farm PS its roll of thunder hear my cry
What grade does mama teach in roll of thunder hear my cry?
Mama teaches in the seventh grade in "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry" by Mildred D. Taylor.
What page is the word monotonously in roll of thunder?
The word "monotonously" appears on page 77 of the novel "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry" by Mildred D. Taylor.
What page is goad on in Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry?
"Goad" is mentioned on page 128 in the book "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry" by Mildred D. Taylor.
What page is Indignant on Roll of thunder hear you cry?
"Indignant" can be found on page 28 of "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry" by Mildred D. Taylor.
What year does the roll of thunder take place in?
"Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry" by Mildred D. Taylor is set during the Great Depression in 1933.
What did in Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry they compare mr Marrisons voice to?
In "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry," Mr. Morrison's voice is compared to the deep, resonant sound of a bull. This comparison highlights his strength and power as a protector and caretaker for the Logan family.
What is the burning in Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry?
cotton
What are some of Cassie Logan's Fears in Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry?
Some of Cassie Logan's fears in Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry are racist and violent society, and humiliation.
