During the rain, we see lightning first and then thunder why?

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Light travels faster than sound.
That's the reason why we see lightning first and then thunder.
Both thunder and lightning are produced at the same moment.

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During the rain, we see lightning first and then thunder why?

Light travels faster than sound.That's the reason why we see lightning first and then thunder.Both thunder and lightning are produced at the same moment.

Light travels faster than sound.
That's the reason why we see lightning first and then thunder.
Both thunder and lightning are produced at the same moment.