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Can you see thunder or lightning?
You see lighting and hear thunder.
Is it true that thunder is the sound lighting?
Yes. Thunder is the sound of lighting hitting the ground. Light travels much faster than sound so you see the lighting first and hear the thunder afterwards. If you see the lighting and hear the thunder right after, then you are closer to wear the lighting struck.
What is the sound following the flash of lighting?
The sound following the flash of lightning is thunder. Thunder is caused by the rapid expansion and contraction of air surrounding the lightning bolt, creating a sonic shockwave that we hear as a loud rumbling noise.
Can you hear thunder?
I can always hear thunder in thunder and lightning, everyone can, except for deaf people of course because they can't hear anything.
How thunders will be formed?
Thunder is formed when lightning rapidly heats the air around it, causing the air to expand very quickly and create a shock wave. This shock wave is what we hear as thunder. The sound of thunder can travel for several miles depending on atmospheric conditions.
Can you see thunder or lightning?
You see lighting and hear thunder.
Is it true that thunder is the sound lighting?
Yes. Thunder is the sound of lighting hitting the ground. Light travels much faster than sound so you see the lighting first and hear the thunder afterwards. If you see the lighting and hear the thunder right after, then you are closer to wear the lighting struck.
Would you see lighting first or thunder?
Even though the lightning and thunder occur at roughly the same time, you would see a distant strike before you would hear it, because the light travels to you about 882 thousand times as fast as the sound does.
What are similes in Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry?
I was like as fast as a lighting boult
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.
Why do you hear lighting long after you see the flash?
You hear the sound, called thunder, after the flash because light travels many times faster than sound and therefore reaches you first.
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.
does thunder causes lighting?
Yes, the energy of the lightning is converted to Heat. The heated air around the lightning expands explosively, and creates the sound waves that you hear as Thunder.
If you can hear thunder are you close enough to get struck by lightng in a thunder storm?
If you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Thunder is the sound produced by lightning, so if you can hear it, you are within striking distance of a lightning bolt. It is important to seek shelter immediately in a safe location during a thunderstorm to reduce the risk of being struck by lightning.
When you hear a clap of thunder your immediate reaction is to jerkthe sound of thunder would be a?
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Does thunder always mean lightning?
No, thunder doesn't always mean lightning. Thunder is the sound produced by the rapid expansion of air around a lightning bolt as it heats up creating a shock wave. So while thunder is commonly associated with lightning, it is possible to have thunder without seeing the accompanying lightning, especially if the lightning is far away or obstructed from view.
What is the sound following the flash of lighting?
The sound following the flash of lightning is thunder. Thunder is caused by the rapid expansion and contraction of air surrounding the lightning bolt, creating a sonic shockwave that we hear as a loud rumbling noise.
