Question

stimulus - use the information provided to help answer the following questions. electromagnetic waves are waves that transfer light energy from one point to another. as transverse waves, they move light energy perpendicular to the direction they are traveling. they do not require a medium to travel, which enables them to move through a vacuum, such as space. light energy is transferred through refraction, reflection, absorption, or transmission. electric field direction the wave travels magnetic field 1. what is an electromagnetic wave? 2. what type of wave is an electromagnetic wave? 3. what enables electromagnetic waves to travel through vacuums, such as space? 4. how is light energy transferred?

Explanation:

1. An electromagnetic wave is a wave that transfers light energy from one point to another.
2. It is a transverse wave as it moves light - energy perpendicular to the direction of travel.
3. The fact that they do not require a medium enables them to travel through vacuums.
4. Light energy is transferred through refraction, reflection, absorption, or transmission.

Answer:

1. A wave that transfers light energy from one point to another.
2. Transverse wave.
3. Not requiring a medium to travel.
4. Through refraction, reflection, absorption, or transmission.