An explosion takes place in space. Which type of waves from the explosion can be observed on Earth?(1 point)

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sound waves, but not light waves
sound waves, but not light waves

both sound waves and light waves
both sound waves and light waves

light waves, but not sound waves
light waves, but not sound waves

neither sound waves nor light waves

Answer 1

The correct response is:

light waves, but not sound waves

In space, there is no medium (like air) for sound waves to travel through, so they cannot be observed on Earth. However, light waves (including other forms of electromagnetic radiation) can travel through the vacuum of space and can be detected on Earth.