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Because light can travel through space, it cannot be a ____ wave


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Answer:

Matter Wave

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When light shines in an object,it is reflected absorbed or transmitted through the object depending on the objects material and the frequency (color) of the light... However, because light can travel through space it cannot be a matter Wave, like sound or water waves

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Answer:

Sound

Step-by-step explanation:

Sound waves are travelling vibrations of particles in media such as air, water or metal. So it stands to reason that they cannot travel through empty space, where there are no atoms or molecules to vibrate.

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