Which statement describes a characteristic

common to all electromagnetic waves and

mechanical waves?

(1) Both types of waves travel at the same speed.

(2) Both types of waves require a material medium

for propagation.

(3) Both types of waves propagate in a vacuum.

(4) Both types of waves transfer energy.

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Physics

Tiana Howe

22 March, 10:02

Which statement describes a characteristic

common to all electromagnetic waves and

mechanical waves?

(1) Both types of waves travel at the same speed.

(2) Both types of waves require a material medium

for propagation.

(3) Both types of waves propagate in a vacuum.

(4) Both types of waves transfer energy.

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Annie Velasquez · Answer 1

"(4) Both types of waves transfer energy." is the best option from the list regarding the characteristics common to all electromagnetic waves and mechanical waves

Which statement describes a characteristiccommon to all electromagnetic waves andmechanical waves?(1) Both types of waves travel at the same speed.(2) Both types of waves require a material mediumfor propagation.(3) Both types of waves propagate in a vacuum.(4) Both types of waves transfer energy.