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26 December, 17:41

Explain why compressional waves are unable to move through vacuum

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  1. 26 December, 18:26
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    A compression wave is transmitted by motion or particles. Sound is a compression wave that travels through gases, liquids and solids by moving atoms/molecules/particles which in turn bump into neighbouring atoms/molecules/particles.

    In a vacuum there are no atoms, molecules or particles present to transmit the wave.
  2. 26 December, 21:26
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    Can travel through most media including a vacuum. The electromagnetic ... Transverse waves are unable to pass through liquids or gases.
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