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why do we see lightening  first and then hear thunder?

bcoz...the velocity of light in air is much more greater than sound............

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Hi Suresh!

The speed of light is very much higher than the speed of sound. So we see the lightning first and then only the thunder sound reaches our ears.

Cheers!!

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 becoz the velocity of sound is less in air than light

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