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Answer: In the stands of a racetrack, you notice smoke

Chapter 20, Problem 11E

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Problem  11E

In the stands of a racetrack, you notice smoke from the starters gun before you hear it fire. Explain.

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QUESTION:

Problem  11E

In the stands of a racetrack, you notice smoke from the starters gun before you hear it fire. Explain.

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Solution 11E

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The speed of light and sound are different. Speed of light, c = 3 × 108 m/s

Speed of sound in air, v = 340 m/s

The sound of the gun and the smoke are originating at the same time. Since it is travelling at different speeds, there will be a specific time lag between the light and the sound.

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