State whether the following statement is true or false:
Light waves require no medium for their propagation.
Light waves require no medium for their propagation.
(A) The statement is True.
Light waves are electromagnetic waves,which consist of oscillating electric and magnetic fields.
Unlike mechanical waves (such as sound waves),electromagnetic waves do not require a material medium to travel.
Therefore,light can propagate through a vacuum,such as outer space.
Light waves are electromagnetic waves,which consist of oscillating electric and magnetic fields.
Unlike mechanical waves (such as sound waves),electromagnetic waves do not require a material medium to travel.
Therefore,light can propagate through a vacuum,such as outer space.
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