Question

A student is investigating two types of waves. Which question can the student ask to determine whether a wave is electromagnetic?

A Can the wave travel through a vacuum?
B
Can the wave travel through a liquid?
C
Can the wave travel through a solid?
D
Can the wave travel through a gas?

Answer 1

Answer: A

Can the wave travel through a vacuum

Step-by-step explanation:

Electromagnetic waves can propagate through space, and vacuum carrying electromagnetic radiant energy without the help of any medium for its propagation. But mechanical wave can't propagate through a vacuum without the help of a medium.