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Physics

Light Waves

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Light waves can travel through the vacuum of space, unlike sound waves—that’s why we can see stars millions of light-years away.

Why this is interesting

You see the world around you because of light waves, but what exactly is a light wave, and how does it differ from the waves you see in water or hear as sound?