Andre listed some properties of electromagnetic waves.

1) transfer thermal energy by radiation

2) can transfer energy over great distances

3) need matter to transfer energy through

4) are disturbances that carry energy Which best describes Andre's error?

A. Electromagnetic waves transfer thermal energy by conduction.

B. Electromagnetic waves can only transfer energy over short distances.

C. Electromagnetic waves can transfer energy through empty space.

D. Electromagnetic waves are not considered disturbances.

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Zachariah Ward

Physics

6 February, 23:22

Andre listed some properties of electromagnetic waves.

1) transfer thermal energy by radiation

2) can transfer energy over great distances

3) need matter to transfer energy through

4) are disturbances that carry energy Which best describes Andre's error?

A. Electromagnetic waves transfer thermal energy by conduction.

B. Electromagnetic waves can only transfer energy over short distances.

C. Electromagnetic waves can transfer energy through empty space.

D. Electromagnetic waves are not considered disturbances.

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Parker Strickland · Answer 1

C. Electromagnetic waves can transfer energy through empty space.

Explanation:

Electromagnetic waves are disturbances in the void generated by an object. These waves carry energy in form of disturbances, and can be evidenced in different kinds of waves. However, unlike mechanical waves, electromagnetic waves do not require a medium to carry energy. This means, that electromagnetic waves do not require matter to transfer energy through.

Thumper · Answer 2

Electromagnetic waves can transfer energy through empty space.