Maxine

Chemistry

26 November, 03:35

Which of the following statements best describes a difference between mechanical waves and electromagnetic waves?

Question 6 options:

Mechanical waves can produce colored light, while electromagnetic waves cannot.

Mechanical waves can travel in any direction, while electromagnetic waves travel only in one direction.

Mechanical waves travel only through a medium, while electromagnetic waves can also travel through a vacuum.

Mechanical waves travel only at the speed of light, while electromagnetic waves can travel at many different speeds.