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[49]. Why do we see lightning before hearing thunder? / बिजली पहले दिखती है, गर्जन बाद में क्यों सुनाई देता है?

1.
Sound is produced later
2.
Light travels far faster than sound
3.
Light is produced nearer
4.
Thunder is slower to start
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 2 : Light travels far faster than sound

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सही उत्तर Light travels far faster than sound है।

Key Points

Light speed >> sound speed, so flash arrives first.

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[49]. Why do we see lightning before hearing thunder? / बिजली पहले दिखती है, गर्जन बाद में क्यों सुनाई देता है?

1.
Sound is produced later
2.
Light travels far faster than sound
3.
Light is produced nearer
4.
Thunder is slower to start

Correct Answer: Light travels far faster than sound

Light speed >> sound speed, so flash arrives first.

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