Question

imagine that an explosion on the moon produced sound waves the light waves . would both kinds of wave reach an astronaut in a spaceship flying nearly in empty space ? would the astronaut therefore see and hear the explosion? explain why or why not.

Answer 1

yes, he would see the light first, depending on distance he might hear it but might not notice it.

Explanation: light travels lightyears away and is seen rather quickly. sound waves are much slower but you can hear it.