How do mechanical and electromagnetic waves differ?

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Kolas · Answer 1 · 2022-12-11T21:05:44+0000

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Electromagnetic waves travel in a vacuum whereas mechanical waves do not... The ripples made in a pool of water after a stone is thrown in the middle are an example of mechanical wave...

Oleg Kurbatov · Answer 2 · 2022-12-14T11:11:16+0000

Electromagnetic waves differ from mechanical waves in that they do not require a medium to propagate. This means that electromagnetic waves can travel not only through air and solid materials, but also through the vacuum of space.

How do mechanical and electromagnetic waves differ?

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