A student is investigating two transverse waves. One of the waves is electromagnetic and the other wave is mechanical. Which question would best help the student identify each wave as either electromagnetic

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A student is investigating two transverse waves. One of the waves is electromagnetic and the other wave is mechanical. Which question would best help the student identify each wave as either electromagnetic or mechanical?

a
What direction does each of the waves travel?
b
What type of energy is transferred by each wave?
c
Which wave can travel through air?
d
Which wave has more energy?