A student of physics watching the Star Wars films knows that according to the laws of physics
A) the Rebel heroes can see the flash of an explosion in space.
B) the Rebel heroes can hear the sound of an explosion in space.
C) the Rebel heroes can hear each other over their radios in space.
D) the Rebel heroes can see the flash of an explosion in space and the Rebel heroes can hear each other over their radios in space.
E) the Rebel heroes can see the flash of an explosion in space and the Rebel heroes can hear the sound of an explosion in space.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In space, there is no medium for sound to travel, so explosions cannot be heard. However, light can travel through the vacuum of space, so explosions can be seen. Radio waves can also travel through space, allowing communication.

A Student of Physics Watching the Star Wars Films Knows