Quick check from College Physics, 17.2 Speed of Sound, Frequency, and Wavelength

Speed of Sound, Frequency, and Wavelength: quick check

Imagine you observe two fireworks explode. You hear the explosion of one as soon as you see it. However, you see the other firework for several milliseconds before you hear the explosion. Explain why this is so.

Answer it in your own words before you look.

Answer
Sound and light both travel at definite speeds. The speed of sound is slower than the speed of light. The first firework is probably very close by, so the speed difference is not noticeable. The second firework is farther away, so the light arrives at your eyes noticeably sooner than the sound wave arrives at your ears.

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