Lightining and thunder take place in the sky at the same time and the same distance from us . Lightning is seen earlier and thunder is heard later. Can you explain why?

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Lighting and thunder are produced at the same time. But, as the phenomenon takes place at a long distance from us, the light reaches us first as it travels faster than sound.

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