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the velocity/speed of light is fastest in a vacuum, slower in air , slower yet in liquids and slowest in solids. the reason for this is the density of the medium. density is the amount of mass contained in a unit volume of space. solids have alot more mass in the same unit volume than any other medium. this makes it difficult for light waves to penetrate through it and alot of light if not all the light is reflected. liqiuds are generally less dence than solids thus light can easily travel through it. gas particles are spaced farthest apart thus its very easy for light to travel through it. light travels fastest in vacuum because in a vacuum there are no particles to deflect, or reflect the light waves.
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Does light travel fastest through solids liquids gases or empty spaces?
Light travels fastest through empty spaces, as there are fewer particles to interact with and slow it down. In solids and liquids, the particles are closely packed together, causing light to travel slower. In gases, the particles are more spread out than in solids and liquids, so light travels faster than in those states but slower than in empty spaces.
Does light travel through empty spaces?
yes it does..
What can travel either travel through matter or through empty spaces.?
volume
What waves travel through empty spaces?
Sound waves.
Which of these could act as mediums solids liquids gases and or empty spaces?
all of them are; except, empty space can only be a medium to electromagnetic waves
What is an example of a wave that can travel through empty spaces?
Light waves can travel through empty spaces. Any type of electromagnetic waves, from below ELF (<< 3 Hz) up through gamma rays (> 30 EHz) can travel through empty space. Visible light is just the one band from 430 THz to 790 THz. The only type of waves that can travel through empty space are electromagnetic waves.
Does empty space make sound travel fastest?
Sound waves need a medium (such as air, water, metal and other materials) to travel through. Sound waves travel by slightly displacing the atoms from their original position as it moves. With empty space (no atoms) the sound waves cannot travel at all. In general, sound travels slower in gasses, then faster in liquids, and even faster in solids. Each substance is different, though.
What kind of energy can travel in waves and can move through empty spaces?
Electromagnetic.
How does heat travels through empty spaces?
Heat travels through empty spaces by radiation.
Can solids fill in a glass container?
Yes, solids can fill a glass container, but their ability to do so depends on the shape and size of the solids. When poured or placed into the container, solids will occupy the space available, adjusting to the container's shape. However, unlike liquids, solids maintain their own shape and may leave empty spaces if they are not uniformly shaped or if they do not fit tightly together.
Can transverse waves travel through empty space?
No, transverse waves cannot travel through empty space because they require a medium or material to propagate. Examples of mediums that transverse waves can travel through include solids, liquids, and gases, but not empty space.
What actors and actresses appeared in Empty Spaces - 2012?
The cast of Empty Spaces - 2012 includes: Alexa Dorris Marilyn Sundin
