Speed of light | Fierce Earth

Because of the speed of light compared to sound, you can determine that every 5 seconds that passes before hearing thunder, the lightning is 1 mile away.

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Clip Info
  • Clip length: 1'00''
  • Broadcast year: 2013
Curriculum Connection
  • Geography | Human and physical geography | Climate zones
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Licence: ERA Licence required

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UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted

Content
  • Provider: BBC
  • Channel: CBBC
  • Programme: Fierce Earth
  • Series: 1
  • Episode: Thunderstorms
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