Question

distinguishing types of waves through examples
how should the table be changed to correctly distinguish between mechanical and electromagnetic waves?
earthquake waves and radiation waves need to change places.
light waves and x - ray waves need to change places.
ocean waves and x - ray waves need to change places.
sound waves and light waves need to change places.

Explanation:

• Mechanical waves require a medium (like air, water, or solid) to travel. Sound waves are mechanical waves as they need a medium (e.g., air for us to hear).
• Electromagnetic waves do not require a medium and can travel through a vacuum. Light waves (including X - rays which are a type of electromagnetic wave) are electromagnetic.

Answer:

Sound waves and light waves need to change places.