Mechanical Wave vs Electromagnetic Wave Examples

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

• Electromagnetic

• Mechanical

Which wave can travel as a longitudinal wave?

• Electromagnetic

• Mechanical

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Which wave can travel as a transverse wave?

• Electromagnetic

• Mechanical

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Select the example of a mechanical wave.

• sound

• x-rays

• UV rays

• gamma rays

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One way to classify waves is based on weather or not they require

• energy.

• a medium.

• none of the above.

A mechanical wave

• does require a medium to travel.

• does not require a medium to travel.

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Which wave can travel through a vacuum like outer space?

• Electromagnetic

• Mechanical

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

• Sound wave

• Radio wave

• Microwave

• Infrared wave

Which type of wave can travel through a vacuum?

• Sound wave

• Water wave

• Light wave

• Seismic wave

What is a common characteristic of all mechanical waves?

• They require a medium to travel through.

• They can travel through a vacuum.

• They are all visible to the human eye.

• They do not transfer energy.

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