Light travels from the Sun to Earth. Which of the following characteristics of electromagnetic waves does this demonstrate? A. Electromagnetic waves are very hot. O B. Electromagnetic waves can travel through empty space. C. Electromagnetic waves require a medium in which to travel. O D. Electromagnetic waves are longitudinal waves.
Light travels from the Sun to Earth. Which of the following characteristics of electromagnetic waves does this demonstrate? A. Electromagnetic waves are very hot. O B. Electromagnetic waves can travel through empty space. C. Electromagnetic waves require a medium in which to travel. O D. Electromagnetic waves are longitudinal waves.
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Light travels from the Sun to Earth. Which of the following characteristics of electromagnetic waves does this demonstrate?
- **A.** Electromagnetic waves are very hot.
- **B.** Electromagnetic waves can travel through empty space.
- **C.** Electromagnetic waves require a medium in which to travel.
- **D.** Electromagnetic waves are longitudinal waves.
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### Unit 5: Understanding Electromagnetic Waves
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**Question 29 of 36**
Light travels from the Sun to Earth. Which of the following characteristics of electromagnetic waves does this demonstrate?
- **A.** Electromagnetic waves are very hot.
- **B.** Electromagnetic waves can travel through empty space.
- **C.** Electromagnetic waves require a medium in which to travel.
- **D.** Electromagnetic waves are longitudinal waves.
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