EM and Mechanical Waves

A wave is a distrubance that transfers

• matter.

• energy.

• any state of matter.

• none of the above.

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An electromagnetic wave

• requires a medium to travel.

• does not require a medium to travel.

A mechanical wave

• does require a medium to travel.

• does not require a medium to travel.

An area of very low or no pressure and no matter is called a

• proton

• vacuum

• force

• motion

Which wave can travel through a vacuum like outer space?

• Electromagnetic

• Mechanical

Which wave can NOT travel through a vacuum like outer space?

• Electromagnetic

• Mechanical

Which wave can travel as a longitudinal wave?

• Electromagnetic

• Mechanical

Which wave can travel as a transverse wave?

• Electromagnetic

• Mechanical

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Select the example of an electromagnetic wave.

• sound

• x-rays

• seismic (earthquake)

• ocean waves

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Select the example of a mechanical wave.

• sound

• x-rays

• UV rays

• gamma rays

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