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In what ways are sound waves and electromagnetic waves similar? In what ways are they different?

In what ways are sound waves and electromagnetic waves similar? In what ways are they different?
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In what ways are sound waves and electromagnetic waves similar? In what ways are they different?

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Electromagnetic waves are usually transverse waves whilst sound wave are longitudinal waves. Furthermore, electromagnetic waves do not require a medium to travel in unlike sound waves which needs solid, liquid or gas mediums.
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