The stage of cell division in which paired homologous chromosomes get shortened and thickened is prophase I of meiosis. During this stage, the chromosomes condense and become visible as distinct structures, allowing for the homologous chromosomes to pair up and exchange genetic material through a process called crossing over. The shortening and thickening of the chromosomes during prophase I is important for proper alignment and separation of the homologous chromosomes during subsequent...

Log_2aa=x    then, a=(2a)^x  ......(1)

Log_3a2a=y    then,2a=(3a)^y ......(2)

Log_4a 3a=z  then, 3a=(4a)^z ......(3)

So, 

a=(2a)^x  [from (1)]

Or, a=(3a)^xy    [from(2)]

Or, a=(4a)^xyz     [from(3)]

Multiplying both sides by 4a,

4a.a=4a.(4a)^xyz  

Or,(2a)² =(4a)^{xyz + 1} 

Or,(3a)^2y =(4a)^xyz+1 

Or,(4a)^2yz =(4a)^xyz+1 

Or, 2yz = xyz+1 .proved.

Compounds with hydrogen bonding tend to have higher melting and boiling points because the hydrogen bonding leads to stronger intermolecular forces. Intermolecular forces are the attractive forces between molecules, and they affect the physical properties of a substance, including melting and boiling points.

Hydrogen bonding is a particularly strong type of intermolecular force that occurs when a hydrogen atom is bonded to a highly electronegative atom such as nitrogen, oxygen, or fluorine....

Time taken (t) = 3 sec
Velocity of sound (v) = 332 m/s
Distance travelled (d) = ?

We know,

d = v x t = 332 x 3 = 996 m

Hence, the source of thunder is about 996 m far from the boy.