This table shows information about electromagnetic and mechanical waves.
Property
Electromagnetic
Mechanical
Do they require a medium?
Electromagnetic - yes
Mechanical - yes
How do they travel?
Mechanical- transverse waves
Electromagnetic- longitudinal and transverse waves
X
Mechanical- from varying electric and magnetic fields
Electromagnetic- from vibrating particles of the medium
Which question can be placed in the property column instead of the letter X?
(1 point)
• How are they formed?
• How does this wave transfer matter?
• How fast do these waves travel?
• How long are the wavelengths of these waves?