Why is the smoke seen before the sound is heard


Problem: The sound of a starting pistol can be heard easily from a distance of 800.0 m but the smoke can be seen much sooner than the sound is perceived. Why is the smoke seen before the sound is heard? What is the time delay for the sound of the pistol if the air temperature is 15oC? Determine of the time it takes for each wave to reach our senses, eyes and ears.

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