the_thea•5d ago

Counting seconds after lightning flashes brought physics to life for me.

The delay shows how much slower sound travels compared to light.

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laura_schmidt825d ago

Always lose count before the boom lol.

the_felix5d ago

Saw my friend try that once.

clairelewis4d ago

Tried this as a kid during every summer storm. Made the whole distance thing click in a way a textbook never could. Such a simple, perfect little experiment.