wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

An explosion occurs on moon. Will it be
(a) seen
(b) heard on earth instantly or after some time?

Open in App
Solution

(a) It will be seen instantly on earth, as light travels at a great speed of 300000000 m/s.

(b) It will not be heard on earth, as sound needs a medium to travel and there is no medium between the moon and earth.

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
6
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Transverse waves
PHYSICS
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon