You listen to a live orchestra concert from a cheap seat far away, high up in the balcony. The music seems to be a little out of sync with the conductor's beat. Why?
a. The musicians are paying no attention to the conductor.
b. You are noticing a time lag due to the finite speed of sound.
c. The orchestra is not very good.
d. The viola section is dragging.
b
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