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प्रश्न
Answer briefly.
Why light waves travel in a vacuum whereas sound waves cannot?
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उत्तर
Light waves are electromagnetic waves that can travel in a vacuum where sound waves travel due to the vibration of particles of the 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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