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17 October, 08:28

Which statement correctly distinguishes between mechanical and electromagnetic waves?

Electromagnetic waves carry energy through matter; mechanical waves carry energy through space.

Mechanical waves carry energy through matter; electromagnetic waves carry energy through space.

Electromagnetic waves carry energy through particles that move up and down; mechanical waves carry energy through particles that move side to side.

Mechanical waves carry energy through particles that move up and down; electromagnetic waves carry energy through particles that move side to side.

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  1. 17 October, 08:34
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    The statement that correctly distinguishes between mechanical and electromagnetic waves is: " Mechanical waves carry energy through matter; electromagnetic waves carry energy through space. " Mechanical waves need a medium to propagate, therefore they can only carry energy through matter. Electromagnetic is not limited by vacuum, therefore they can carry energy through space.
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