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Which statement is true? A) All waves travel at the same speed through any medium. B) All waves travel at the same speed if no medium is present. C) Electromagnetic waves require a medium, but mechanical waves do not. D) Mechanical waves require a medium, but electromagnetic waves do not. Eliminate

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i just took the test and it D . have a good day
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D) Mechanical waves always require a medium, while electromagnetic waves do not and can thus travel through open space.
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