Compare and contrast light waves and sound waves.

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2022-10-29

Compare and contrast light waves and sound waves.

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Annabella Ferguson

Annabella Ferguson

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Light waves are electromagnetic waves that move in a transverse tashion, while sound waves are compressional waves. Light waves can travel through matter or empty space, whereas sound waves require matter to travel. In addition, light travels fastest in empty space and sound travels fastest in solids or liquids. Humans perceive light intensity as brightness and sound intensity as loudness.

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