Thunder from a bolt of lightning travels 1/10 mile in 1/2 second. At this rate, how many miles can it travel in one second?

To determine how many miles the thunder can travel in one second, we'll start by understanding the rate given:

- Thunder travels \(\frac{1}{10}\) mile in \(\frac{1}{2}\) second.

Now, we need to find out how far it can travel in one full second. Here's how we can solve it:

1. **Rate per second calculation**:
   - In \(\frac{1}{2}\) second, the thunder travels \(\frac{1}{10}\) mile.
   - To find out how far it travels in 1 second, we simply double both the time and the distance:
   \[
   \text{Distance in 1 second} = 2 \times \frac{1}{10} \text{ miles} = \frac{2}{10} \text{ miles} = \frac{1}{5} \text{ miles} = 0.2 \text{ miles}
   \]

So, at this rate, the thunder can travel **0.2 miles in one second**.

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Here are five related questions:
1. How far can thunder travel in 10 seconds at the same rate?
2. If thunder travels 1 mile, how much time does it take?
3. What is the speed of thunder in miles per hour?
4. How would the distance change if the thunder traveled at twice the speed?
5. How long would it take for thunder to travel 2 miles at this rate?

**Tip:** When dealing with rates, always consider how changes in time or speed affect the overall distance or duration.

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