Question

How are sound waves similar to light waves?

Answer 1

When light moves from one medium (like air) to another medium (like water) it will change directions. This is a "wave-like" behavior and is called refraction. In this way light behaves like other waves such as sound waves. The speed of the light wave also changes when it moves from medium to medium.

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Answer 2

Sound and light are similar in that both are forms of energy that travel in waves.

Step-by-step explanation:

They both have properties of wavelength, freqency and amplitude. ... Sound can only travel through a medium (substance) while light can travel through empty space. Sound is a form of mechanical energy caused by vibrations of matter.