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Which type of wave are electromagnetic waves?
Which type of wave are electromagnetic waves?
- Surface waves
- Mechanical waves
- Transverse waves (correct)
- Longitudinal waves
What is the unique property of electromagnetic waves regarding their ability to travel?
What is the unique property of electromagnetic waves regarding their ability to travel?
- They can only travel through a medium
- They can travel through a vacuum (correct)
- They rely on the vibration of particles to travel
- They can travel at any speed
How fast do electromagnetic waves travel in a vacuum?
How fast do electromagnetic waves travel in a vacuum?
- 2.0 x 10^8 m/s
- 4.0 x 10^8 m/s
- 3.0 x 10^8 m/s (correct)
- 1.0 x 10^8 m/s
Do electromagnetic waves travel faster or slower in air compared to a vacuum?
Do electromagnetic waves travel faster or slower in air compared to a vacuum?
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In which material do visible light waves travel slower compared to a vacuum?
In which material do visible light waves travel slower compared to a vacuum?
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