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3. How is the transfer of energy different in electromagnetic waves

compared to mechanical waves?

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Electromagnetic waves differ from mechanical waves in that they do not require a medium to propagate. This means that electromagnetic waves can travel not only through air and solid materials, but also through the vacuum of space.
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Electromagnetic waves are produced by the vibration of charged particles. ... A mechanical wave is a wave that is not capable of transmitting its energy through a vacuum. Mechanical waves require a medium in order to transport their energy from one location to another. A sound wave is an example of a mechanical wave.

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