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Radio waves travel through empty space because they are electromagnetic waves, whereas sound is a wave that must travel through air.

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What travels only through matter light waves sound waves or radio waves?

Sound waves can only travel through matter, as they require a medium to propagate. Light waves and radio waves can travel through both matter and empty space.


How does sound get through space helmets?

Sound cannot travel through space because it requires a medium, such as air, to propagate. In space, there is a vacuum, so sound waves are unable to travel. However, astronauts can communicate with each other through space helmets by using radio transmissions or bone conduction technology that bypasses the need for air as a medium for sound.


Which are not able to travel through empty space?

Sound waves and mechanical waves (such as seismic waves) are not able to travel through empty space because they require a medium, like air or water, to travel through. Electromagnetic waves, like light, X-rays, and radio waves, can travel through empty space because they do not need a medium to propagate.


Why cant sound trave through empty space?

Sound requires a medium, such as air or water, to travel through. In the absence of a medium, such as in empty space, there are no particles for sound waves to propagate through, so sound cannot travel.


What of these waves can NOT travel through the vacuum of space?

Sound waves cannot travel through the vacuum of space because they require a medium, such as air, water, or solids, to propagate. Electromagnetic waves, like light and radio waves, can travel through the vacuum of space because they do not require a medium.

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Why radio waves can travel through space but sound waves cannot?

radio astronomy


Why can radio waves can travel through space but sound waves cannot?

radio astronomy


Why do astronauts use radio waves instead of sound waves to communicate in space?

sound needs something to travel through and space has no air for it to travel


Why can't we communicate in outer space?

We can if we use radio. Without it, sound waves can't travel through space because there is no air for it to travel through.


What are 3 things that travel in waves even through space?

Radio, light, and sound.


Which gases does sound travel through?

Sound can travel as long as there is something for it to travel through. This could be a gas (such as air), a liquid (such as water) or a solid (such as a metal). In outer space there is no air for the sound to travel though, so astronauts can not talk with each other unless they use a radio. Radio waves and light waves can travel through space, that is why we are able to receive light from the sun. Source: www.examville.com


What travels only through matter light waves sound waves or radio waves?

Sound waves can only travel through matter, as they require a medium to propagate. Light waves and radio waves can travel through both matter and empty space.


Why can't you hear sound in space?

Sound requires a medium, such as air or water, to travel through. In the vacuum of space, there is no medium for sound waves to travel through, so it is impossible for sound to propagate. Astronauts can communicate with each other and with mission control through radio waves instead.


How does sound get through space helmets?

Sound cannot travel through space because it requires a medium, such as air, to propagate. In space, there is a vacuum, so sound waves are unable to travel. However, astronauts can communicate with each other through space helmets by using radio transmissions or bone conduction technology that bypasses the need for air as a medium for sound.


Why is it impossible for sound to travel through outer space?

Sound requires a medium, such as air, water, or solid surfaces, to travel through. In outer space, there is no medium for sound waves to travel through, so sound cannot propagate in the vacuum of space.


Which are not able to travel through empty space?

Sound waves and mechanical waves (such as seismic waves) are not able to travel through empty space because they require a medium, like air or water, to travel through. Electromagnetic waves, like light, X-rays, and radio waves, can travel through empty space because they do not need a medium to propagate.


What type of material can travel through space?

Sound and Light can travel through space.