In which of the following media can non-mechanical waves travel?

In vacuum as well as in a medium

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In vacuum but not in a medium

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In a medium but not in a vacuum

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Neither in a medium nor in vacuum

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Solution

The correct option is A In vacuum as well as in a medium
Non mechanical waves are waves that do not require a medium for transfer of their energy to occur electromagnetic waves are the only type of non mechanical waves.
Non mechanical waves can travel both in vacuum or in any medium

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