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sound is a vibration of particles heard by the eardrum, light is a photon (a particle) that flies around and bumps off things. Why? well that is one of the universal, unanswerable questions

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What would not travel thruogh a room with no air is it sound or light?

sound


Does light travel at half the speed of sound?

No. Light travels at about 875 thousand times the speed of sound.


How are light waves and sound waves similar?

Light waves and sound waves are both forms of energy that travel in waves. They can both be reflected, refracted, and diffracted. However, light waves can travel through a vacuum, while sound waves require a medium, such as air, water, or a solid material, to propagate.


Differences between light and sound waves?

The differences between light and sound are as follows:Light can be considered to be made of waves as well as particles. Sound is only a wave. It does not show particle nature.Light waves are electromagnetic waves while sound waves are mechanical waves.Light waves are transverse while sound waves are longitudinal.Light waves can travel in vacuum. Sound waves require a material medium to travel, and hence, cannot travel in vacuum.The speed of light in a medium is constant. The velocity of sound waves can change.In sound waves, the particles of the medium actually oscillate. In a light wave, the electric and magnetic vectors oscillate.Light waves can be polarized, but sound waves cannot.Light waves travel much faster than sound waves. The speed of light is a physical constant. Its value is exactly 299,792,458 metres per second in vacuuum. The speed of sound is 343 metres per second in dry air at 20°C.And finally, a simple one - you can see light while you can hear sound.


Do xrays travel at the speed of sound?

No, X-rays do not travel at the speed of sound. X-rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation that travel at the speed of light, which is much faster than the speed of sound.

Related Questions

Can light and sound travel through vacuum?

Light can. Sound can't.


What things can light and sound travel through?

sound and light can travel through sound air solids water liquids light wiers lightbubs extentions etc.


Can light and sound travel through space?

light can but sound cant as there is no air


Can light travel as fast as sound?

no from what i have learned light travels faster then sound


Does sound or light travel faster through water?

Light travels much faster than sound, through wood.


Can both light and sound travel through glass?

Yes, both light and sound can travel through glass. Glass is transparent to light, allowing it to pass through without significant absorption or scattering. Sound can also travel through glass, but with some attenuation due to its denser nature compared to air.


How do you Compare and contrast light and sound energy?

Light energy consists of electromagnetic waves that travel at the speed of light, while sound energy consists of mechanical waves that travel at a much slower speed. Light energy does not require a medium to travel through, whereas sound energy does. Light energy can travel through a vacuum, whereas sound energy cannot.


What can light travel through that sound cant travel through?

Light can travel through a vacuum, such as outer space, where sound cannot travel as it requires a medium like air, water, or a solid to propagate. Light can also travel through transparent materials like glass or air, while sound is mostly blocked or absorbed by these materials.


What are differences and similarities of sound and light?

Differences: Sound is a mechanical wave that requires a medium to travel, while light is an electromagnetic wave that can travel through a vacuum. Sound travels slower than light. Sound waves are longitudinal, while light waves are transverse. Similarities: Both sound and light waves exhibit wave properties such as reflection, refraction, diffraction, and interference. Both can be described in terms of frequency and wavelength. Sound and light can both create patterns, such as standing waves.


What would not travel thruogh a room with no air is it sound or light?

sound


How does light and sound waves travel?

vibration


Does sound travel faster in the presents of light?

no