Explanation

• The flash of light from lightning is a form of electromagnetic radiation, and as such, it travels at the speed of light.
• It is denoted by the letter c.

It is equal to:

• 3 x 10^8 meters per second (m/s) in scientific notation
• 300,000 kilometers per second (km/s) in metric units
• 186,282 miles per second (mi/s) in imperial units