Light travels faster than sound because it is an electromagnetic wave that does not require a medium, while sound is a mechanical wave that relies on particle collisions to propogate.

“Light travels faster than sound. That’s why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.” — This humorous quote is often attributed to Albert Einstein, highlighting the contrast between appearance and reality in human behavior.

“Nothing travels faster than the speed of light, with the possible exception of bad news, which obeys its own special laws.” — Douglas Adams

“Light thinks it travels faster than anything but it is wrong. No matter how fast light travels, it finds the darkness has always got there first, and is waiting for it.” — This quote reflects on t ...