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There does not have to be a medium. Light does not require a medium. Mechanical waves require a medium

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Not all waves require a medium for their transmission. Mechanical waves require a medium for their transmission because it is the molecules of the medium which cause the wave to propagate. However, electromagnetic waves do NOT require a medium. (for example light)

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