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What is the difference between a mechanical wave and an electromagnetic wave?

A mechanical wave travels through empty space, while an electromagnetic wave travels through matter.
A mechanical wave has a short wavelength, while all electromagnetic waves have long wavelengths.
A mechanical wave has a high frequency, while all electromagnetic waves have low frequencies.
A mechanical wave travels through matter, while an electromagnetic wave travels through empty space.

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Answered by munnibrahma2
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Electromagnetic waves can travel through a vacuum, that is an empty space, whereas mechanical waves cannot. ... Electromagnetic waves travel at the speed of light but mechanical waves are far slower. Electromagnetic waves are called a disturbance, and mechanical waves are known as a periodic disturbance.

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Answered by ananyanaskar28
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Electromagnetic waves can travel through a vacuum, that is an empty space, whereas mechanical waves cannot. ... Electromagnetic waves travel at the speed of light but mechanical waves are far slower. Electromagnetic waves are called a disturbance, and mechanical waves are known as a periodic disturbance.

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