Question

3. If you see a flash of lightning and hear thunder 8 seconds later, how far is the lightning from you? 4. Why is lightning most common in Florida?

Answer 1

Answer:

2.656 km

Explanation:

Velocity of sound in the air = 332 m/s

time t= 8 sec

$distance = velocity\times time$

$distance= 332\times8$

=2656 meters =2.656 km

therefore,  distance = 2.656 km

Florida has lightening quite often because

Florida receives a lot of heat through out the year, air close the ground is warmed and frequent sea breezes (Florida is surrounded by seas and oceans) provide the necessary lift and moisture for the formation of thunderstorms. This why lightning is common Florida