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Question
electromagnetic vs. mechanical
speed
electromagnetic mechanical
this graph is accurate because
a electromagnetic waves move faster than mechanical waves.
b mechanical waves move faster than electromagnetic waves.
Brief Explanations
Electromagnetic waves travel at the speed of light in a vacuum and generally much faster than mechanical waves which require a medium to propagate. Mechanical waves' speed depends on the properties of the medium they travel through.
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A. electromagnetic waves move faster than mechanical waves