Light travels as a wave. But unlike sound waves or water waves, it does not need any matter or material to carry its energy along. This means that light can travel through a vacuum—a completely airless space. ... It speeds through the vacuum of space at 186,400 miles (300,000 km) per second.
Light travels as a wave. But unlike sound waves or water waves, it does not need any matter or material to carry its energy along. This means that light can travel through a vacuum—a completely airless space. ... It speeds through the vacuum of space at 186,400 miles (300,000 km) per second.
