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How do electromagnetic waves differ from sound waves or waves in water with regard to a medium?

Options

  1. AElectromagnetic waves require a medium to propagate.
  2. BSound waves require a medium to propagate.
  3. CBoth electromagnetic waves and sound waves require a medium.
  4. DElectromagnetic waves do not require a medium and can move in a vacuum.

Correct answer

D. Electromagnetic waves do not require a medium and can move in a vacuum.

Step-by-step solution

Unlike sound waves or waves produced in water, electromagnetic waves do not require a medium and can move in a vacuum.

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