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Kruka [31]3 years ago

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Answer:

The answer is B) Mechanical waves carry energy through matter; electromagnetic waves carry energy through space.

mezya [45]3 years ago

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The statement that correctly distinguishes between mechanical and electromagnetic waves is: "<span>Mechanical waves carry energy through matter; electromagnetic waves carry energy through space.</span>" Mechanical waves need a medium to propagate, therefore they can only carry energy through matter. Electromagnetic is not limited by vacuum, therefore they can carry energy through space.

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