answersLogoWhite

0

Sound waves need a medium in order to propogate. Light waves can travel without a medium. The speed of light is 3*108m/s.

User Avatar

Wiki User

∙ 16y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

What need sounds to travel in order?

First of all, it needs a source. But mostly, it needs vibrations. Depending on how strong the vibrations are determine how long the sound wave will travel.


What does light not need in order to travel?

It does not need a medium.


What does light need in order to travel?

It does not need a medium.


Why can't sounds be heard on the moon?

Sound can't be heard on the moon because sound need a medium to travel and particles to collide each other in order to travel. since in a vaccum (space) you do not have air, meaning no particles, sound can't be heard on the moon.


Does a Ukrainian need a visa to travel to Singapore?

Yes, Ukrainians need a visa in order to travel to Singapore.


Do kids need a passport?

Yes. Even infants need it in order to travel especially international travel.


What do animals need in order to travel through a food web?

Animals need a lot of energy to move or travel to places.


Can you travel to Dubai if you have a travel document?

Yes you can but you also need you passport in order to travel there and other documents depending on where you are from.


In order to turn letters to sounds that form English words what do you need to?

Decode


How do I go about making travel arrangements to go to Cuba?

Travel is opening up to Cuba. You will need to have a passport in order to travel.


Do louder sounds travel faster than quieter sounds?

No, louder sounds do not travel faster than quieter sounds. Sound travels at the same speed regardless of its volume.


Why do sounds NOT travel through outer space?

Sound is a vibration when something makes a noise every thing around vibrates in order to make the sound for it to travel it needs particles to vibrate there is almost no matter in outer space hence no particles