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Light "waves" are able to travel through a vacuum because light is only halfway "wavy". Light is actually a collection of particles, known as photons. Photons, because they are particles, are able to travel through a vacuum; unlike waves, they don't need a medium to travel from place to place. If you're interested in what I mean by "halfway wavy" look up the quantum particle-wave duality nature of light on Wikipedia.
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Can electormagnetic waves travel through a vacuum?
Yes, electromagnetic waves can travel through a vacuum because they do not require a medium to propagate. Examples of electromagnetic waves that can travel through a vacuum include visible light, radio waves, and X-rays.
Through what can light waves travel?
Light waves can travel through a vacuum, air, water, and transparent materials like glass and plastic.
What type of light waves can travel through a vacuum?
Electromagnetic waves, including visible light, infrared, and ultraviolet radiation, can travel through a vacuum without the need for a medium to propagate.
Do light waves need to move through a medium?
No, light waves can travel through a vacuum because they are electromagnetic waves. In a vacuum, there are no particles for the waves to interact with, so they can propagate freely.
Is light an example of mechanical wave?
No. Light is an example of an electromagnetic wave, which can travel through a vacuum. Mechanical waves must travel through a medium, and cannot travel through a vacuum.
Can gases travel through a vacuum?
No. Only light waves can travel through a vacuum.
Can electormagnetic waves travel through a vacuum?
Yes, electromagnetic waves can travel through a vacuum because they do not require a medium to propagate. Examples of electromagnetic waves that can travel through a vacuum include visible light, radio waves, and X-rays.
What is the nature of light and electromagnetic waves?
they are transverse waves, they can travel through a vacuum,
Through what can light waves travel?
Light waves can travel through a vacuum, air, water, and transparent materials like glass and plastic.
What type of light waves can travel through a vacuum?
Electromagnetic waves, including visible light, infrared, and ultraviolet radiation, can travel through a vacuum without the need for a medium to propagate.
Do light waves need to move through a medium?
No, light waves can travel through a vacuum because they are electromagnetic waves. In a vacuum, there are no particles for the waves to interact with, so they can propagate freely.
Is light an example of mechanical wave?
No. Light is an example of an electromagnetic wave, which can travel through a vacuum. Mechanical waves must travel through a medium, and cannot travel through a vacuum.
Can light travel in a vacuum?
Yes. Light waves are electromagnetic waves, which do not require a medium to travel through.Mechanical waves (such as sound) do require a medium to travel through, so sound waves cannot travel through a vacuum.Space is a vacuum. The light from the stars (including our own sun) travel across a great distance in a vacuum to get to us.The accepted speed of light is its speed in a vacuum, which is 299,792,458 m/s.
It is possible for an electromagnetic wave to travel through a vacuum?
yes, they can travel.
What type of waves can be transmitted in a vacuum?
Electromagnetic waves, such as light waves and radio waves, can be transmitted in a vacuum because they do not require a medium to travel through. These waves propagate through the vacuum of space and can travel long distances without the need for a medium.
Will a light wave travel through a vacuum?
Yes, light can travel through a vacuum because it consists of electromagnetic waves that do not require a medium to propagate through. This is why light from the sun and other stars can reach us despite the vacuum of space.
Why do light waves require a medium in which to travel?
Light waves do not require a medium through which to travel. They will travel (propagate) perfectly well in a vacuum. Otherwise, light would not pass through the vacuum of space. It would be very dark here on earth as the light from the sun, moon and stars could not reach Earth through the vacuum of space.
