Mechanical and Electromagnetic Waves

What type of wave requires a medium to travel?

What is the name of the matter through which a wave travels?

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What type of wave can travel through medium or through a vacuum?

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True or False: Mechanical waves can travel in space.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Mechanical waves require a medium.

What is the starting source of energy that produces a wave?

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Match the wave (top) to the medium (bottom)

• Earth

• Sound

• Water

• Seismic

• Air

• Ocean

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Sound waves are ​​ (a)   waves.

• mechanical
• electromagnetic

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Which type of waves can travel in space?

• Electromagnetic

• Mechanical

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Empty space is also known as a "______."

Match the description (top) to the wave that causes its (bottom)

• Microwaves

• Cell phone communication

• Infrared

• Warmth from fires

• Ultraviolet

• Causes sunburns