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

Question

Responses

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

neither sound waves nor light waves
neither sound waves nor light waves

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

sound waves, but not light waves

Answer 1

The correct response is:

light waves, but not sound waves

In space, there is no medium for sound waves to travel through, so we wouldn't be able to hear any sounds from the explosion. However, light waves can travel through the vacuum of space and can be observed on Earth.