Use your math skills to estimate the distance of a thunderstorm.
Since light travels much faster than sound you will see the lightning before you hear the thunder.
* Note: The online portion of this activity requires a Flash Player.
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Use your math skills to estimate the distance of a thunderstorm.
Since light travels much faster than sound you will see the lightning before you hear the thunder.
* Note: The online portion of this activity requires a Flash Player.
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