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Why do we see fireworks before we hear the explosions? A) The speed of sound is faster than the speed of light B) The speed of sound is the same as the speed of light C) The speed of light is faster than the speed of sound. D) The speed of light varies while the speed of sound is constant. Eliminate

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Answer:

C) The speed of light is faster than the speed of sound.

Step-by-step explanation:

The speed of light is faster than the speed of sound. Therefore, the light waves travel through the air from the explosion to our eyes much faster than the sound vibrations travel to our ears.


(I did the quiz btw!!)

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C, The speed of light is faster than the speed of sound.

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