Which statement is true about electromagnetic and mechanical waves? (1 point)
Responses
Electromagnetic waves can travel without a medium, but mechanical waves require a medium to travel.
Electromagnetic waves can travel without a medium, but mechanical waves require a medium to travel.
Electromagnetic waves all have the same frequency but mechanical waves occur with different frequencies and wavelengths.
Electromagnetic waves all have the same frequency but mechanical waves occur with different frequencies and wavelengths.
Electromagnetic waves travel slower than mechanical waves.
Electromagnetic waves travel slower than mechanical waves.
Electromagnetic waves are transverse, but mechanical waves
can be transverse or longitudinal.
say what?
I apologize for the confusion. Let me clarify the correct statement.
Electromagnetic waves can travel without a medium, but mechanical waves require a medium to travel.