The type of wave that can travel through the lack of matter in a vacuum is light. Light is an electromagnetic wave, which does not require a medium to propagate. In contrast, sound, mechanical, and seismic waves all require a medium (such as air, water, or solid materials) to travel through.
Which type of wave can travel through the lack of matter in a vacuum?
sound
mechanical
seismic
light
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