How are mechanical waves different than light waves? Mechanical waves can travel through empty space. Mechanical waves need a medium to travel through Light waves need a medium to travel through Light waves cannot travel through empty space.

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	Mechanical waves can travel through empty space.
	Mechanical waves need a medium to travel through
	Light waves need a medium to travel through
	Light waves cannot travel through empty space.