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Why do we hear thunder several seconds after seeing lightning?
AThunder is produced later
BSound travels much slower than light
CLight travels slower in air
DSound waves are absorbed by clouds
✓ Correct Answer: B — Sound travels much slower than light
The speed of light is about 300,000,000 m/s, whereas sound travels at only about 340 m/s in air, causing a significant time delay.
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