Light can travel in vacuum but sound cannot because

speed of sound is very smaller than speed of light

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

light waves are electromagnetic in nature

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

sound waves are electromagnetic in nature

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

speed of light is very high

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is B light waves are electromagnetic in nature
Light is an electromagnetic wave, hence it does not require a medium to propagate. On the other hand sound wave is a mechanical wave and requires a medium to propagate.

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

The correct statement is :

(a) Sound and light both require medium for propagation

(b) Sound can travel in vacuum, but light can not

(d) Sound and light both can travel in vacuum.

Similar to sound, light can not travel in a vacuum.

Join BYJU'S Learning Program

Explore more

Join BYJU'S Learning Program