Which question would be the BEST to ask to determine if a wave is an EM wave or a mechanical wave? A Does the wave contain energy?   B Does it require a medium to travel?   C Is it a longitudinal or transverse wave?   D Does the wave have a crest and trough?

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Which question would be the BEST to ask to determine if a wave is an EM wave or a mechanical wave?

A

Does the wave contain energy?

 

B

Does it require a medium to travel?

 

C

Is it a longitudinal or transverse wave?

 

D

Does the wave have a crest and trough?

 

 

Question 1
Investigate
Transverse Wave
4
Longitudinal Wave
wavelength
un
crest
VIZZEN
wavength
trough
Transcribed Image Text:Question 1 Investigate Transverse Wave 4 Longitudinal Wave wavelength un crest VIZZEN wavength trough
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