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Who discovered that electromagnetic waves can travel through empty space at the speed of light?
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James Clerk Maxwell.
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Which type of wave can travel through empty space by electromagnetic waves?
Light, a combination of oscillating electric and magnetic fields.
Do electromagnetic waves travel through empty space?
yes it can
Why can electromagnetic radiation travel through empty space?
Electromagnetic waves do not require a medium, so they can transfer through a vacuum, or empty space.
A wave that can travel through empty space or through matter?
It is an electromagnetic wave.
A wave that travels trough empty space or matter?
Both electromagnetic waves and gravity waves can travel through empty space. Gravity waves travel through matter as well; some electromagnetic waves may travel through some types of matter.
Which type of wave can travel through empty space by electromagnetic waves?
Light, a combination of oscillating electric and magnetic fields.
Which of the following is true of electromagnetic waves?
Electromagnetic waves can travel through empty space.
Can electromagnetic radiation travel through empty space?
Yes it can, and it does.
Do electromagnetic waves travel through empty space?
yes it can
Why can electromagnetic radiation travel through empty space?
Electromagnetic waves do not require a medium, so they can transfer through a vacuum, or empty space.
A wave that can travel through empty space or through matter?
It is an electromagnetic wave.
What kind of energy can travel in waves and can move through empty spaces?
Electromagnetic.
A wave that travels trough empty space or matter?
Both electromagnetic waves and gravity waves can travel through empty space. Gravity waves travel through matter as well; some electromagnetic waves may travel through some types of matter.
Name one kind of wave that does not require a medium?
An electromagnetic wave (this includes light) does not require a physical medium - it can travel through empty space.An electromagnetic wave (this includes light) does not require a physical medium - it can travel through empty space.An electromagnetic wave (this includes light) does not require a physical medium - it can travel through empty space.An electromagnetic wave (this includes light) does not require a physical medium - it can travel through empty space.
Why an electromagnetic wave can travel through empty space?
Because space is not empty, it has a Quantum Ether.
What is true of waves?
Electromagnetic waves can travel through empty space.
Wave that can travel through an empty space?
what is a form of energy that travels as waves through the air and some solids and liquids call?
