Answer:
B. Light energy can exist independently of matter.
Explanation:
In science, matter can be defined as anything that has mass and occupies space. Any physical object that is found on earth is typically composed of matter. Matter are known to be made up of atoms and as a result has the property of existing in states.
Generally, matter exists in three (3) distinct or classical phases and these are;
I. Solid.
II. Liquid.
III. Gas.
Light energy is different from both sound and heat energy because light energy can exist independently of matter.
Generally, we know that light energy is a type of electromagnetic waves and as such do not require a medium of propagation for it to travel through a vacuum of space where no particles exist. For example, light energy from distant galaxy of stars and the sun.
However, both sound and heat energy are mechanical waves which are highly dependent on matter for their propagation and transmission.
