Why do massive explosions have a delayed sonic effect depending on how far away you are from it?
In: Physics
The sound of the explosion travels at the speed of sound – 343 metres per second.
The light from the explosion (I.e. what you see) travels at the speed of light – 299792458 metres per second.
The light gets to you way quicker than the sound of the explosion, which is especially noticeable at longer distances.
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