Lightning is observed earlier than the sound is heard because

Light travels faster than sound

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Thunder is produced later

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Thunder is produced simultaneously but it travels after light has reached the observer's eyes

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Man's sense of vision is sharper than his sense of hearing

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None of the above

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The correct option is B Light travels faster than sound
Velocity of light is very small in compere to the velocity of Sound. Therefore Lightning is observed earlier than the sound is heard.

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