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Because light travels approximately 87,319 times faster than sound.
Light speed is 186,282 Miles Per Second
Sound travels at 768 Miles Per Hour (for conversion that is 768 divided by 360 to get Miles Per Second for comparison and calculation).
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Can both light and sound travel through glass?
Both light and sound can indeed travel through glass. These are substances in which light and sound often travel through.
What are differences and similarities of sound and light?
sound can travel in vaccum but light cannot travel in vaccum
What can light travel through that sound cant travel through?
light can travel through a vacuum whereas sound cant
Can light and sound travel through vacuum?
Light can. Sound can't.
Which travels sound or light?
Both light and sound travel. Light travels the fastest.
What things can light and sound travel through?
sound and light can travel through sound air solids water liquids light wiers lightbubs extentions etc.
Can light and sound travel through space?
light can but sound cant as there is no air
Can light travel as fast as sound?
no from what i have learned light travels faster then sound
Why do we see distant events before we hear them?
because light waves travel faster than sound waves, you see the light a lot sooner than you hear the sound.
Does sound or light travel faster through water?
Light travels much faster than sound, through wood.
Which requires a physical medium in which to travel light or sound?
it is sound that requires a medium to travel .. light is an electromagnetic wave ..it doesn't require a medium..
Does sound and light travel at the same speed?
no, light is faster
