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Why light waves travel in a vacuum whereas sound waves cannot?
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Solution
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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