Which of the following is true about light waves and sound waves?(1 point)

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Sound waves and light waves travel at the same speed through different materials.
Sound waves and light waves travel at the same speed through different materials.

Light waves can move at different speeds, but sound waves always move at the same speed.
Light waves can move at different speeds, but sound waves always move at the same speed.

Sound waves can move at different speeds, but light waves always move at the same speed.
Sound waves can move at different speeds, but light waves always move at the same speed.

They each travel at different speeds when moving through different materials.
They each travel at different speeds when moving through different materials.

1 answer

The correct response is:

They each travel at different speeds when moving through different materials.

Light waves and sound waves travel at different speeds and are affected by the medium through which they propagate. For example, light travels faster in air than in water, and sound travels faster in water than in air.

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