During a thunderstorm, lightning and thunder occurred simultaneously in the atmosphere. An observer on the...
PHYSICS
WAEC 2004
During a thunderstorm, lightning and thunder occurred simultaneously in the atmosphere. An observer on the earth surface's sees the lightning flash shortly before hearing the thunder. This is because the
- A. atmospheric pressure is higher at the surface than at the higher altitudes
- B. speed of sound is less than that of light
- C. temperature of the atmosphere decreases with altitude
- D. atmospheric density decreases with altitude
Correct Answer: B. speed of sound is less than that of light
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