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A boy fires a gun and another boy at a distance of 1360 m hears the sound of firing the gun 4 s after its smoke is seen. Find the speed of sound.

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To solve the problem, we need to find the speed of sound based on the information provided. Here’s a step-by-step solution: ### Step 1: Identify the Given Data - Distance (d) = 1360 meters - Time (t) = 4 seconds (the time taken for the sound to reach the second boy after he sees the smoke) ### Step 2: Use the Formula for Speed The formula for speed (v) is given by: ...
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