Which of the following requires a medium for their propagation?
A
Light wave
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B
Electromagnetic wave
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C
Microwave
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D
Sound wave
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Solution
The correct option is D Sound wave Sound wave is mechanical wave, thus it requires a medium for propagation. Rest all the waves are electromagnetic which do not require any medium for propagation.