Question

Identify which of the following best describe the difference between electromagnetic (EM) waves and other types of waves?

• A. EM waves can travel without a medium.
• B. EM waves are higher in frequency than all other waves
• C. EM waves have shorter wave lengths than any other type of wave.
• D. EM waves transport matter and energy.
• E. EM waves require a medium to travel.

Answer 1

The correct option is A EM waves can travel without a medium.

EM waves do not require a material medium to travel, these can propagate even through vacuum while all other waves require a certain medium to travel.