We see the firework works first because the because burning emits light . It is a fact that it travels faster than sound . So the sound energy produced during the burning of fire work reaches us late . So we hear the sound after vizualizing it.
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Light travels faster than sound, so when fireworks are set off, the light reaches your eyes first before the sound waves reach your ears. This creates a delay between seeing the fireworks and hearing the noise they produce.
You see the flash before you hear the boom because light travels faster than sound.
Sound travels approximately 1,100 FEET per second.
Light travels approximately 186,000 MILES per second.
This is because the speed of light is greater than the speed of sound.
The distance from the fireworks is also a variable regarding when you hear
the sound, the further away you are the longer it takes to hear the sound.
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Answer #2:
Because the light travels from the fireworks to you about
875 thousand times faster than the sound does.
Because light travels faster than sound.
Sound travels approximately 1,100 FEET per second.
Light travels approximately 186,000 MILES per second.
The same reason you see lightning before hearing thunder, because light travels faster than sound. The speed of light is 671 million (671,000,000) mph versus the speed of sound 768 mph
The senses of sight and hearing would most likely be activated by a description of a fireworks display. The vibrant colors and dazzling patterns of the fireworks would engage the sense of sight, while the loud explosions and crackling sounds would engage the sense of hearing.
Yes, astronauts have reported being able to see fireworks from space. The bright flashes and colors of the fireworks can be visible against the darkness of space.
"Fireworks" is typically associated with the verb "set off" or "light." For example, you would say "set off fireworks" or "light fireworks" instead of using "do" or "make" before the word "fireworks."
No, fireworks are not illegal in Kentucky. However, there are restrictions on the types of fireworks that can be used and when they can be used. It is important to check local regulations and guidelines before using fireworks in Kentucky.
I recommend checking with the local authorities or the official website for Fairfield, Ohio to see if there are any scheduled fireworks displays tonight. It's always best to confirm the details before making any plans.