The sound of thunder is heard after the flash of lightning because MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The sound of thunder is heard after the flash of lightning because
A. Light travels slower than sound
B. Sound travels faster than light
C. Both travel at same speed
D. Light travels much faster than sound
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Speed of light ≈ 3×10⁸ m/s, sound ≈ 340 m/s. Light reaches almost instantly, sound takes time. So thunder heard after lightning. Time delay gives distance: d = v_sound × t.

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