In comparison to light, the speed of sound is faster or slower?

In comparison to light, the speed of sound is faster or slower?

  • Correct Answer: slower
  • sound does does not travel
  • faster
  • the same

Explanation: Figure 17.8 When a firework explodes, the light energy is perceived before the sound energy. Sound travels more slowly than light does. (credit: Dominic Alves, Flickr).

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