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Which statement best describes a difference between electromagnetic waves and mechanical waves?​

Which statement best describes a difference between electromagnetic waves and mechanical-example-1
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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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Answer: D

Step-by-step explanation: I just answered the question on the quiz and got it wrong (from a p e x)

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