Why do we see lightning before thunder?

Why do we see lightning before thunder?




Why do we see lightning before thunder?


  Have you ever noticed that in monsoon, we first see the lightning and then hear the thunder? It's easy...

  First we have eyes in the front and then ears are the sides. Thus we see first and then hear.

  Nah! Just kidding.

  The speed of light is nearly 3,00,000 m/s. And sound travels with a speed of only 340 m/s. Thus, light travels faster than sound.

  When a lightning takes place, sound and light are emitted at the same time. But we see light first as it reaches us before sound as it is faster. And then we hear the thunder. 

  If you haven't noticed it yet, make sure you so so in the upcoming monsoon... ⚡⚡⚡⚡
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