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Flash of lightning is seen before the sound of thunder. Why

   Both sound and light energy are released at the same time. In air the speed of light is 300000000 m/s and speed of sound is 340 m/s. Hence the light reaches the observer instantly and sound after some time.

    For example, if an electric discharge  between the clouds takes place at a distance of 1km from the observer then lightning flash is seen instantly but sound of thunder will be heard after about 3 seconds.

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