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2. When lightning occurs, it produces a sound wave (the thunder you hear) and a light wave (the light you see) at the same exact time. If you are watching a faraway storm, which…

2. When lightning occurs, it produces a sound wave (the thunder you hear) and a light wave (the light you see) at the same exact time. If you are watching a faraway storm, which…
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2. When lightning occurs, it produces a sound wave (the thunder you hear) and a light wave (the light you see) at the same exact time. If you are watching a faraway storm, which wave gets to you first? Explain why.

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You see first the light wave because light travels faster than sound. Hope this helps
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