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The terms "vibrant forces" and "electromagnetic forces" are not commonly used to describe the differences between sound and light. However, I can provide an explanation of the differences between sound and light, which are two distinct forms of energy.

Sound is a mechanical wave that requires a medium, such as air, water, or solids, to propagate. It is a vibration of particles in the medium that creates changes in pressure and density, resulting in the perception of sound. When an object vibrates, it causes neighboring particles in the medium to vibrate, transmitting the sound energy. Sound waves have characteristics such as frequency (pitch), amplitude (loudness), and wavelength. Human hearing is sensitive to sound waves in the range of approximately 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz.

On the other hand, light is an electromagnetic wave that does not require a medium to propagate. It can travel through vacuum, as well as transparent media such as air or glass. Light is a form of radiant energy, and it consists of particles called photons that exhibit both wave-like and particle-like properties. Light waves have characteristics such as frequency (color), intensity (brightness), and polarization. The visible spectrum of light includes the colors from red to violet, with each color corresponding to a different frequency and wavelength.

One significant difference between sound and light is their propagation. Sound waves require a medium to propagate and travel relatively slower than light. In contrast, light waves can travel through vacuum at a speed of approximately 299,792 kilometers per second (or 186,282 miles per second) in a straight line.

Another difference is how we perceive them. Sound waves are detected by our ears and interpreted as sound by our brain. In contrast, light waves are detected by our eyes, specifically the light-sensitive cells called photoreceptors in the retina, and processed by our brain to create visual perception.

Sound and light also have different interactions with matter. Sound waves can be absorbed, reflected, or transmitted by various objects and materials, depending on their properties. Light waves can undergo similar interactions with matter, but they can also be refracted (bent), diffracted (spread out), or polarized.

In summary, the key differences between sound and light lie in their nature as mechanical and electromagnetic waves, their means of propagation, the way they are detected by our senses, and their interactions with matter.

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