Question

Sound requires a material medium for its propagation while light does not require any material medium for its propagation.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A

True

Sound is a mechanical wave while light is an electromagnetic wave.

Mechanical Wave - A wave that requires a physical medium to propagate. Example: Sound waves can not travel through the vacuum (empty space).

Electromagnetic Waves - Do not require a physical medium to propagate. Electromagnetic waves can travel through the vacuum. Examples: Radio waves, visible light, x-rays, etc.