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Electromagnetic waves can travel through space without a medium.

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Where can electromagntic waves travel through?

Electromagnetic Waves can travel through space without any material medium.


Can a transverse wave travel through space?

Yes, transverse waves can travel through space. Electromagnetic waves, such as light, are an example of transverse waves that can propagate through the vacuum of space without the need for a medium.


What type of wave can transfer energy without medium?

the wave which does not travel through a medium is called electromagnetic wave.


What can electromagnetic waves do that mechanical waves ca not?

Travel through empty space without a physical medium.


Does sound travel outside the earths atmosphere in space?

No. Sound is simply vibrations of particles that travel in a sort of "wave" motion. Since there is no medium (particles of matter) in space, it is not possible for there to be sound.Sound waves require a medium to travel through. They travel by knocking particles into other particles, causing a vibration to be transmitted.As outer-space is a vacuum, there is no matter present; this means that there is no medium for sound waves to travel through. Therefore, sound cannot travel in space.


Do radio waves need a medium to travel through?

No, radio waves do not need a medium to travel through. They are a type of electromagnetic wave that can travel through a vacuum, such as space. They can also travel through other mediums, such as air or water.


Why is it impossible for sound to travel through outer space?

Sound requires a medium, such as air, water, or solid surfaces, to travel through. In outer space, there is no medium for sound waves to travel through, so sound cannot propagate in the vacuum of space.


What form of of energy energy can travel through a vacuum in space?

Electromagnetic energy, such as light and other forms of radiation, can travel through a vacuum in space due to its ability to propagate without a medium.


Can light travel through space?

Yes, light can travel through space because it does not need a medium to propagate.


Can Seismic waves travel through space?

NO! Seismic waves can't travel through space. They are mechanical waves. Mechanical waves require going through mediums and there isn't a medium in space.


What type of wave requires no medium to travel through?

Waves need not require medium to travel through. Only Mechanical waves like sound waves require medium to travel through. Electromagnetic waves travel in vaccum like light waves. Some waves transmitted in a medium due to disturbances in the medium .


Can light go through open space?

Yes, light can travel through open space. Light does not require a medium to propagate, so it can move through the vacuum of space without any obstacles.