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Light is electromagnetic energy that is visible to the naked eye. It is energy in the form of photons. It can come from many processes that release energy. Light travels in a straight line. It is light that allows us to see.
Lightning is a massive discharge of static electricity that usually occurs in a thunderstorm. lightning often travels in a jagged, branching path. Lightning is visible because it produces light.
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During a thunderstorm you see the lightning followed by the sound of the thunder What causes the delay between the light and the sound?
The delay between the lightning and the sound of thunder is due to the difference in speed between light and sound. Light travels much faster than sound, so we see the lightning first before hearing the thunder. By counting the seconds between seeing the lightning and hearing the thunder, you can estimate how far away the lightning struck.
What is the difference between heat lightning and regular lightning?
Heat lightning is a term used to describe lightning that can be seen from a distance without hearing thunder. It is usually from a distant storm and is not directly associated with the thunderstorm you are observing. Regular lightning produces thunder because it is closer to you, and the sound of thunder travels slower than light, causing a delay between the flash of lightning and the sound of thunder.
What can cause lightning?
Lightning is caused by the buildup of electrical charges in the atmosphere, typically during thunderstorms. When the charge difference between the clouds and the ground or between different parts of the cloud becomes large enough, it can result in a sudden discharge of electricity in the form of a lightning bolt.
What causes the delay between the lightning and the sound?
The delay is caused by the difference in speed between light and sound. Light travels much faster than sound, so we see the lightning before we hear the thunder. Sound travels through the air at a slower speed, so it takes longer to reach our ears.
What does the time difference between thunder and lightning mean?
It means that the light-flash of the event traveled to you faster than the soundof it was able to travel.That's confirmed by some information from Physics, where we learn that light travelsabout 800 thousand times faster through air than sound does.
What is the Difference between the thunderstorms and lightning?
Lightning is light energy, or electromagnetic energy. And thunder is sound energy.
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During a thunderstorm you see the lightning followed by the sound of the thunder What causes the delay between the light and the sound?
The delay between the lightning and the sound of thunder is due to the difference in speed between light and sound. Light travels much faster than sound, so we see the lightning first before hearing the thunder. By counting the seconds between seeing the lightning and hearing the thunder, you can estimate how far away the lightning struck.
What is the difference between sheet lightning and a lightning bolt?
Sheet lightning is when a lightning bolt is obscured by clouds and only illuminates the cloud layer, creating a diffuse light. A lightning bolt is the visible discharge of electricity between clouds or between a cloud and the ground, typically following a distinct path.
Why is there a delay between the lightning an thunder?
There is a delay between seeing the lightning and hearing the thunder because the speed of light (lightning) is much faster than the speed of sound (thunder). Thus, you SEE lightning first, and then you HEAR thunder later.
What is the difference between heat lightning and regular lightning?
Heat lightning is a term used to describe lightning that can be seen from a distance without hearing thunder. It is usually from a distant storm and is not directly associated with the thunderstorm you are observing. Regular lightning produces thunder because it is closer to you, and the sound of thunder travels slower than light, causing a delay between the flash of lightning and the sound of thunder.
What can cause lightning?
Lightning is caused by the buildup of electrical charges in the atmosphere, typically during thunderstorms. When the charge difference between the clouds and the ground or between different parts of the cloud becomes large enough, it can result in a sudden discharge of electricity in the form of a lightning bolt.
What causes the delay between the lightning and the sound?
The delay is caused by the difference in speed between light and sound. Light travels much faster than sound, so we see the lightning before we hear the thunder. Sound travels through the air at a slower speed, so it takes longer to reach our ears.
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What does the time difference between thunder and lightning mean?
It means that the light-flash of the event traveled to you faster than the soundof it was able to travel.That's confirmed by some information from Physics, where we learn that light travelsabout 800 thousand times faster through air than sound does.
