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True or False. Electromagnetic waves are classified as longitudinal waves.

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that would be False Electromagnetic waves are classified as longitudinal waves.
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Answer: The correct answer is "false".

Step-by-step explanation:

Electromagnetic wave is transverse in nature while sound wave is longitudinal wave. Electromagnetic wave travels in vacuum.

The example of electromagnetic wave is light wave. The electromagnetic wave travels with the speed of the light.

Electromagnetic wave does not need a medium while the longitudinal wave needs medium to travel. Longitudinal wave can travel in air, solid and liquid. The example of longitudinal wave is sound wave.

Therefore, the given statement is false.

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