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Electromagnetic waves can travel through ________.

A

a medium such as air and water

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B

space where there are no electric and magnetic fields

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C

electric field or magnetic field

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Both (a) and (b)

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Solution

The correct option is D Both (a) and (b)
Electromagnetic waves can travel through both materials and vacuum, so Statements A and B are correct.

Option D is correct.

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