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I think the appropriate wording for this question: "why do you see lightning before hearing thunder?" The simple answer is that light travels faster than sound.
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WHy can you see lighting before you hear thunder?
because lighting is made of plasma- the hottest state of matter. the intense heat makes the air around it pop, and that creates thunder.
What does blitzes mean?
"Blitzen" is the German word for Lightening. So if you blitz something, you do so at 'lightening' speed.During WWII, the German army carried out what was called a "blitzkrieg", which were 'lightening' attacks on their enemies.[Also, a great many 'traditions' concerning 'Christmas' (such as Christmas trees) were brought back to England by Queen Vitoria's husband (I believe his name was Albert).]I say this to say, that two of "Santa's" "reindeer" were "Donner and Blitzen"which are German for "Thunder and Lightening".Foreign languages are fascinating. Learn a new one while you're still young.
Which NBA player went by the nickname Thunder?
Dan Majerle see http://www.nba.com/suns/news/majerle_index.html
Who tied a key to a kite?
Benjamin Franklin tied a key to a kite to see if lightning was electricity.
Another name for lightning war?
Blitzkrieg means "lightning war". Blitzkrieg was first used by the Germans in World War Two and was a tactic based on speed and surprise and needed a military force to be based around light tank units supported by planes and infantry (foot soldiers). The tactic was developed in Germany by an army officer called Hans Guderian.
Why do you often hear thunder when you see lightning?
Thunder is always heard after lightning flashes. The sounds from thunder can be heard from miles away, but you can see lightning and NOT hear thunder. Never the other way around.
Is thunder heard before you see lightning?
Yes No, lightening is seen before thunder is heard.
Why do you see lightning before you see thunder in terms of wave theory?
You see lightning first because light travels faster then sound.Also, you don't see thunder - you hear it.
Do people see lightning before the sound of thunder reaches us?
Yes - since light travels faster than sound, you will see the lightning flash before hearing the sound of the thunder.
Why do thunder and lightning arrive at different times?
You will see the lightning before you hear the thunder because light travels faster than sound (:
Which one can you see -thunder or lightning?
you can see lightning
Does thunder always mean lightning?
Generally, yes. Lighting and thunder originate at the same time, but since light travels much faster than sound, you see the lightning before you hear the thunder. The one exception is if the lighting strikes very close, within a few hundred feet. In this case you see the lightning and hear the thunder at essentially the same time.
Can you see thunder or lightning?
You see lighting and hear thunder.
Why do you see thunder after you see the flash of lightning?
You don't see thunder. You hear thunder. You hear thunder after seeing the lightning because light travels faster than sound. The further the storm away is, the bigger the time between when you see the lightning and hear the thunder.
Why are you hearing thundering after lightning?
A lightning flash travels at the speed of light. The sound of thunder travels much slower. Therefore, we see the flash before we hear the thunder.
Does thunder cause lightning or does lightning cause thunder. Explain?
Lightning causes thunder. Lightning is a massive electrical discharge that you see as a bolt or flash of light. Thunder is the sound caused when the lightning superheats the air, creating a shockwave.
How come you see lighting and do not hear it and how come you hear thunder and do not see it?
You see lightning before you hear it because light moves faster than sound. Thunder comes from the lightning. You can't hear it until the sound waves reach you.
