Question

Science fiction movies sometimes take place in space and contain scenes where things explode very
loudly and brightly. Why is this unrealistic? (1 point)
The pressure in space would keep explosions from being very large.
Matter is needed to transmit sound waves.
Light waves cannot travel through the vacuum of space.
Large explosions are more likely to create seismic waves, not sound and light.

Answer 1

Matter is needed to transmit sound waves. In the vacuum of space there’s no air (or other medium) to carry pressure waves, so explosions wouldn’t be heard — though they can still produce light and flying debris.