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Classify the waves as being mechanical or electromagnetic. microwave ocean wave seismic wave radio wave

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Micro waves and radio waves are electromagnetic waves while ocean wave and seismic wave are mechanical waves.

Step-by-step explanation:

Electromagnetic waves do not require a medium for propagation. They can travel along vacuum just like they travel through matter.

Further examples of electromagnetic waves are x rays, infrared waves etc.

Spectrum of electromagnetic waves in the increasing order of frequency is radio waves, microwaves, infrared waves, visible light, ultraviolet, x ray, gamma ray.

Mechanical waves require a medium for propagation. Thus they cannot travel through a vacuum.

Sound wave is an example of mechanical wave.

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