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Which of the following describes a difference between electromagnetic waves and mechanical waves?

A) Only mechanical waves have long wavelength
B) Only mechanical waves require liquid, solid or gas to travel
C) Only electromagnetic waves have a range of frequencies.
D) Only electromagnetic waves transfer energy from one place to another.

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I believe it is A


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B) Only mechanical waves require a liquid, solid, or gas to travel.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Electromagnetic Wave is a wave that is capable of transmitting its energy through a vacuum (i.e., empty space). Electromagnetic waves are produced by the vibration of charged particles (for example, light waves).

A mecanical wave is a wave that is not capable of transmitting its energy through a vacuum. Mechanical waves require a medium (liquid, solid, or gas) in order to transport their energy from one location to another (an example of this is water waves)

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