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How are electromagnetic waves different from mechanical waves?

A Electromagnetic waves need a medium to travel through; mechanical waves don't.incorrect answer
B Electromagnetic waves can travel through water; mechanical waves can only travel through solid matter.incorrect answer
C Electromagnetic waves can travel through empty space; mechanical waves can't.incorrect answer
D Electromagnetic waves are long chains of vibrating molecules; mechanical waves aren't.incorrect answer

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Answer: I think the answer is c

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Electromagnetic waves differ from mechanical waves in that they do not require a medium to propagate.
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