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

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(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.

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