¿Qué es el sonido?: ¿qué tan rápido es el sonido?

The video explains why lightning is seen before thunder is heard, due to light traveling much faster than sound. It also discusses factors affecting the speed of sound, such as temperature and the medium through which it travels, noting that sound moves faster in solids than in liquids or gases.

Why do we see lightning before we hear thunder?

• Because lightning is brighter than thunder

• Because sound travels faster than light

• Because light travels faster than sound

• Because thunder is quieter than lightning

How much faster does light travel compared to sound?

• About 80,000 times faster

• About 8,000,000 times faster

• About 8,000 times faster

• About 800,000 times faster

Which factor does NOT affect the speed of sound?

• Temperature

• Medium of travel

• Color of the sound

• State of matter

On which type of day does sound travel faster?

• A windy day

• A cold day

• A rainy day

• A hot day

Through which medium does sound travel the slowest?

• Liquids

• Solids

• Plasma

• Gases