If you observe a flash of lightning from a thunderstorm and measure the time it takes for
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If you observe a flash of lightning from a thunderstorm and measure the time it takes for the thunder to reach your ear to be 7 seconds, approximately how far away (nautical miles) was the lightning bolt/thunderstorm (sea level standard day)? Show work. (Hint: 6076 feet/NM).
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