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Which type of waves require a medium to travel through?
Which type of waves require a medium to travel through?
- Mechanical waves (correct)
- Electromagnetic waves
- Both mechanical and electromagnetic waves
- Neither mechanical nor electromagnetic waves
Which type of waves can travel through a vacuum?
Which type of waves can travel through a vacuum?
- Electromagnetic waves (correct)
- Both mechanical and electromagnetic waves
- Mechanical waves
- Neither mechanical nor electromagnetic waves
Which type of waves require a medium to travel through?
Which type of waves require a medium to travel through?
- Mechanical waves (correct)
- Electromagnetic waves
- Both mechanical and electromagnetic waves
- None of the above
Which type of waves can travel through a vacuum?
Which type of waves can travel through a vacuum?
Which type of waves are produced by light and radio waves?
Which type of waves are produced by light and radio waves?
Flashcards
Mechanical Waves
Mechanical Waves
Waves that require a medium (matter) to travel through. Examples include sound waves and water waves.
Electromagnetic Waves
Electromagnetic Waves
Waves that do not require a medium and can travel through the vacuum of space. Examples include light waves, radio waves, and X-rays.
Electromagnetic Waves
Electromagnetic Waves
Waves produced by the acceleration of charged particles; these waves can travel through a vacuum.
Study Notes
Types of Waves
- Mechanical waves require a medium to travel through.
- Electromagnetic waves can travel through a vacuum.
- Mechanical waves, such as sound waves, require a medium to travel through.
- Electromagnetic waves, such as light and radio waves, can travel through a vacuum.
- Electromagnetic waves are produced by light and radio waves.
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