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this graph is accurate because... a mechanical waves move faster than electromagnetic waves. b electromagnetic waves cannot travel through a vacuum. c mechanical waves cannot travel through a medium. d electromagnetic waves move faster than mechanical waves.
Electromagnetic waves travel at the speed of light in a vacuum ($3\times10^{8}$ m/s), while mechanical waves require a medium to travel and generally have much lower speeds. For example, sound (a mechanical - wave) travels at about 343 m/s in air at room temperature.
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D. electromagnetic waves move faster than mechanical waves.