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All that I've been able to deduce from my research is that light acts in such a way because a longitudinal wave requires a medium, where a transverse does not.
A longitudinal wave propagates through compressions and rarefractions, which would require a medium. Space is empty and therefore provides nothing to compress and rarefract, which is why you don't hear sound (longitudinal waveform) in space, because a sound wave cannot travel through it.
Therefore, light MUST be a transverse wave if it is to propagate through a vacuum.
Sorry if it's not a very comprehensive answer, but it's all I can find.
What else can I help you with?
Light travels as a longitudal wave?
No, light is a transverse wave.No, light is a transverse wave.No, light is a transverse wave.No, light is a transverse wave.
Is light a transverse or longitudinal wave?
Light is transverse in nature.
Is light a transverse wave or a compressal wave?
A transverse wave
Is light a compression wave or a transverse?
A transverse wave
Is a light wave transverse?
it sure is!!yes, light waves is a transverse wave.
Which of the following describes light as a wave?
Light is a transverse wave
Are light radio and sound transverse waves?
Light is an electromagnetic wave; and those are transverse. Sound is usually a longitudinal wave.
Are sound waves and light waves transverse?
Light is an electromagnetic wave; and those are transverse. Sound is usually a longitudinal wave.
Is a lightwave a mechanical wave?
No. A light wave is a transverse electromagnetic wave.
Are light waves transverse waves?
Yes, light waves are transverse, because in light wave, disturbance of the medium occurs at right angles to the direction of wave propagation of wave.
Is light a mechanial wave or an electromagnetic wave A tranverse wave or a compressional wave?
electromagnetic, transverse
Why transverse wave cannot travel through air or gas?
A transverse wave of light can travel through air or gas.
