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Compression waves, such as sound, cannot move through space due to the lack of a medium. Transverse waves, such as light and radiation, can move through a vacuum such as space. This is related to Einstein's theory of relativity, in which he states that Mass and Energy are the same thing. Essentially, transverse waves, which move at the speed of light, are moving fast enough to metaphorically be their own medium, as stated by the equation E=MC2 (Energy traveling at the speed of light is what we call a photon, which is a very hard concept to explain. The best I can do off the top of my head is that it's almost like it's matter and energy at the same time). Since the energy is it's own medium, the energy can travel through a vacuum, where there is no other medium to support it.
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What do you call any disturbance that lets energy pass through matter or empty space?
A wave.
Can sound energy pass through an empty space?
Never. Sound propagates as longitudinal waves which are a kind of mechanical waves. These waves require a medium for them to pass. The medium can be either solid, liquid or gaseous. Thus, in empty space i.e. vacuum, sound can never pass.
Can radio waves pass through a vacuum?
Yes, radio waves can pass through a vacuum because they are a form of electromagnetic waves. Unlike sound waves, which require a medium to travel through, electromagnetic waves do not need a medium and can propagate through empty space.
Why light can pass through empty space?
Light can pass through empty space because it is an electromagnetic wave that does not require a medium to propagate. In a vacuum, light can travel freely due to its dual nature as both a particle and a wave.
Does sound travel fastest in empty space?
No, sound cannot travel in empty space because it requires a medium to propagate, such as air, water, or a solid material. In a vacuum, there is no medium for sound waves to travel through, so they cannot propagate. Sound travels fastest through solids because the particles are closer together, allowing for faster transmission of the waves.
Can sound energy pass through empty space?
No.
Can gamma rays travel through empty space?
Yes, gamma rays can travel through empty space because they are a form of electromagnetic radiation like light. They are the most energetic form of electromagnetic radiation and can pass through most materials, including empty space, due to their high penetrating power.
What do you call any disturbance that lets energy pass through matter or empty space?
A wave.
What is the name of the thermal energy that travels in waves and can pass through empty space as well as some objects?
radiation
Can sound energy pass through an empty space?
Never. Sound propagates as longitudinal waves which are a kind of mechanical waves. These waves require a medium for them to pass. The medium can be either solid, liquid or gaseous. Thus, in empty space i.e. vacuum, sound can never pass.
Can radio waves pass through a vacuum?
Yes, radio waves can pass through a vacuum because they are a form of electromagnetic waves. Unlike sound waves, which require a medium to travel through, electromagnetic waves do not need a medium and can propagate through empty space.
Why light can pass through empty space?
Light can pass through empty space because it is an electromagnetic wave that does not require a medium to propagate. In a vacuum, light can travel freely due to its dual nature as both a particle and a wave.
Why cant sound waves travel through empty space?
Sound waves are mechanical waves, NOT electromagnetic waves. Mechanical waves need a substance to pass through, that is, they need some sort of surface to vibrate against to send compression waves through to the surrounding air. Electromagnetic waves however may travel through empty space as they have no need for a surface, instead, they need only electric and magnetic fields that are present in empty space to pass through. (vibrating electric fields will, in turn, vibrate the magnetic field, which will then trigger a nearby electric field to vibrate, which will make another magnetic field to vibrate, and this is how electromagnetic waves may travel through empty space, but mechanical waves may not)
Do magnetic lines of force pass through vaccum or not?
Yes, magnetic lines of force can pass through a vacuum. This is because magnetic fields can exist in the absence of matter and can travel through empty space without the need for a medium like air or water.
What could the results be of an impact of space junk and asteroids into the asteroid belt?
It is more likely to pass right through than impact anything as most of the asteroid belt is empty space.
What things do you pass on the way to mars?
Apparently empty space (thanks sam)
Does sound travel fastest in empty space?
No, sound cannot travel in empty space because it requires a medium to propagate, such as air, water, or a solid material. In a vacuum, there is no medium for sound waves to travel through, so they cannot propagate. Sound travels fastest through solids because the particles are closer together, allowing for faster transmission of the waves.
