Waves: Mechanical vs Electromagnetic

Which of the following is true for sound waves?

• They require a medium.

• They are unrelated to vibrations.

• They cannot travel through liquids

• They can travel in a vacuum (empty space).

Which type of waves must have a medium in order to travel?

• electromagnetic wave

• mechanical wave

Which of the following does sound travel the fastest?

• solid

• liquid

• gas

• plasma

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NGSS.MS-PS4-1

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What is a medium?

• A solid, liquid or gas

• Solid objects only

• A substance that exists only in outer space

• A vacuum

Which of the following is an example of an electromagnetic wave?

• Light waves

• Sound waves

• Radiation waves

• More than one answer is correct

Which of the following is an example of an electromagnetic wave?

• Light waves

• Sound waves

• Water Waves

• Waving your hand

Which of the following is an example of a mechanical wave?

• Water waves

• Sound waves

• Light waves

• More than one answer is correct

Which of the following is an example of a mechanical wave?

• Light waves

• Radiation Waves

• Sound waves

• More than one answer is correct

True/False: Electromagnetic waves can only travel in outer space.

• True

• False

Which kind of wave can travel through outer space and a medium?

• Mechanical waves

• Electromagnetic waves

• Converse Waves

• Sound waves