Why light waves travel in vacuum whereas sound wave cannot?

Why light waves travel in vacuum whereas sound wave cannot?

Monjur Alahi

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2025-01-04 04:42

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Salim Ahmed Kawsar

Light waves are electromagnetic waves which can travel in vacuum whereas sound waves travel due to the vibration of particles of medium. Without any particles present (like in a vacuum) no vibrations can be produced. Hence, the sound wave cannot travel through the vacuum.

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