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The lighting and the thunder are produced simultaneously, but the sound of the thunder is heard a few seconds after the lighting is seen. Why? - Physics

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The lighting and the thunder are produced simultaneously, but the sound of the thunder is heard a few seconds after the lightning is seen. Why?
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The speed of light is very fast as compared to the speed of sound in air. So, the thunder is seen fast and then we hear the sound of a thunderstorm.
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Chapter 8: Electricity and Magnetism - Exercise [Page 323]

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Frank Physics [English] Class 9 ICSE
Chapter 8 Electricity and Magnetism
Exercise | Q 7 | Page 323
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