Question

Which of the following statements is true when we compare and contrast electromagnetic waves with sound waves?

A Electromagnetic waves can only travel in a vacuum, but sound waves can travel anywhere.
B. Sound waves require a medium to travel while electromagnetic waves do not.
OC. Electromagnetic waves require a medium to travel while sound waves do not
OD. Sound waves can only travel in a vacuum, but electromagnetic waves can travel anywhere.

Answer 1

C) electromagnetic waves must have a medium in which to travel, but sound waves can travel anywhere.

Step-by-step explanation:

Electromagnetic waves do not require a medium to travel. they can travel through vacuum also. for example:- light wave is an electromagnetic wave and it can travel through vacuum also.

On the other hand, sound wave require a medium to travel. sound waves can not travel through vacuum.

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