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Which of the following is true?
A
All EM waves are transverse in shape, but mechanical waves can be
either transverse or longitudinal.
All mechanical waves are transverse in shape, but EM waves can be
either transverse or longitudinal.
b
SUBMIT ANSWER
B
D
All EM waves are longitudinal in shape, but mechanical waves can be
either transverse or longitudinal.
All mechanical waves are longitudinal in shape, but EM waves can be
either transverse or longitudinal.

Answer 1

B is the answer!


Explanation: It’s correct.

Answer 2

Electromagnetic waves are transverse in shape, while mechanical waves can be either transverse or longitudinal.

Step-by-step explanation:

Electromagnetic waves are transverse waves. The disturbance in an electromagnetic wave is perpendicular to the direction of propagation. This can be seen in the electric and magnetic fields of an EM wave, which are perpendicular to the direction of propagation.

Mechanical waves, on the other hand, can be either transverse or longitudinal. Transverse waves have a disturbance that is perpendicular to the direction of propagation, while longitudinal waves have a disturbance that is parallel to the direction of propagation.