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    Question

    Lightning is seen before thunder

    because
    A thunder is always produced after lightning Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B light travels slower than sound Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C sound travels slower than light Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D thunder is always produced before lightning Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    A person on the ground sees the lightning flash before hearing the thunder because light at a speed of around 300,000,000 meters per second travels much faster than sound which moves at 340 meters per second.

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