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Answered 2009-08-31 20:53:27
Light waves do, but sound waves cannot, because in space is no medium to carry the vibration. Radio, TV and others can travel in space also.
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Wave that can travel through an empty space?
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Electromagnetic waves can travel though empty space. Sound waves can travel through matter.
What types of waves can travel through empty space?
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Any electromagnetic waves can travel through empty space.
What waves are waves that can travel through matter or space?
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How are water waves and light waves different?
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What to waves travel through?
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What type of wave can't travel through space?
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Waves that can travel through matter or empty space?
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