Question

Which travels faster than the other - sound or light?

Answer 1

1. Lightning and thunder are produced simultaneously.
2. But the sound of the thunder is heard a few seconds to minutes later than the lightning is seen.
3. This is because light travels much faster than sound.
4. The speed of light is 3 x 10 ⁸ m/s whereas that of sound is about 330 m/s.