Why light waves travel in vacuum whereas sound wave cannot? - Vidyadip

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Why light waves travel in vacuum whereas sound wave cannot?

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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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