The speed of sound in air at room temperature is approximately 343 meters per second (or about 1,125 feet per second). To determine how long it takes for sound to travel a certain distance, you can divide the distance by the speed of sound.
Converting 2 miles to feet, we have: 2 miles = 2 * 5280 feet = 10560 feet
Now, we can calculate the time it takes for sound to travel this distance: Time = Distance / Speed
Time = 10560 feet / 1125 feet per second Time ≈ 9.38 seconds
Therefore, it takes approximately 9.38 seconds for sound to travel 2 miles in air at room temperature.