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Why do we see fireworks explode before we hear them?

The speed of light increases in firework explosions.
The speed of light is faster than the speed of sound.
The speed of light decreases in firework explosions.
The speed of light is slower than the speed of sound.

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Answer:

“Why do I sometimes see the fireworks before I hear the sound of the explosion?” The reason that fireworks viewed from a distance are seen before the accompanying sound is heard is the difference in the speed of light and the speed of sound.

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Step-by-step explanation:
the speed of light is faster then the speed of sound.

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