Electromagnetic waves, such as light and radio waves, can travel through empty space. These waves do not require a medium to propagate, allowing them to travel through the vacuum of space.
Chat with our AI personalities
Electromagnetic radiation.
Light travels best through empty space because there are no particles to absorb or scatter the light. In contrast, matter can diminish the speed and intensity of light as it interacts with particles and undergoes absorption and scattering.
Light travels through empty space as well as through matter, such as air, water, and glass. It can also travel through vacuum, which is a form of empty space.
In empty space, light travels in a straight line at a constant speed of approximately 299,792 kilometers per second. It does not require a medium to propagate, which is why light can travel through the vacuum of space.
Yes, radiation can travel through empty space because it consists of particles or waves that do not require a medium to propagate. Examples include electromagnetic waves like light and gamma rays.