During a thunderstorm, lightning and thunder occurred simultaneously in the atmosphere. An observer on the earth surface's sees the lightning flash shortly before hearing the thunder. This is because the
A
atmospheric pressure is higher at the surface than at the higher altitudes
B
speed of sound is less than that of light
C
temperature of the atmosphere decreases with altitude
D
atmospheric density decreases with altitude
Verified Correct Answer: B.
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
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