Physics
State two differences between the light and sound waves.
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| Light waves | Sound waves |
|---|---|
| These are the electromagnetic waves. | These are the mechanical waves. |
| They can travel in a vacuum. | They require a material medium for propagation. They cannot travel in a vacuum. |
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