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Why do we see lightning before we hear thunder?
Lightning and thunder happen at the same time, but light travels much faster than sound. The light reaches your eyes first; the sound arrives a little later.
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Why do we see lightning before we hear thunder?
Lightning and thunder happen at the same time, but light travels much faster than sound. The light reaches your eyes first; the sound arrives a little later.
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