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What wave does NOT require a medium?

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∙ 2009-04-23 09:21:57

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Electromagnetic waves do not require a medium to travel. Mechanical waces like sound or ocean waves require a medium to propogate (travel).

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Wave that does not require a medium?

All waves require a medium.

Which type of wave require a medium?

Mechanical waves require a medium

What is a wave that requires a medium wave?

Waves that require a medium through which to travel are called mechanical waves. They require a medium (gas, solid, and liquid).

What does a wave require in order to travel?

generally electromagnetic wave does not require any medium while sound waves require a medium (air) for propagation

Does a seismic wave require a medium?

Yes, earth is the medium

What waves require a medium and what waves do not?

Mechanical waves require a medium (substance) to travel in, other waves do not. For example, sound is a mechanical wave and require a medium (air, water, etc.), light is not a mechanical wave and does not require a medium

The one type of wave that does not require a medium?

An electromagnetic wave (this includes light) does not require a physical medium - it can travel through empty space.An electromagnetic wave (this includes light) does not require a physical medium - it can travel through empty space.An electromagnetic wave (this includes light) does not require a physical medium - it can travel through empty space.An electromagnetic wave (this includes light) does not require a physical medium - it can travel through empty space.

Do electromagnetic waves require a wave?

No, electromagnetic waves do not require a medium.

What type of wave does not require a medium to transmit energy?

Electromagnetic waves do not require a medium to transmit energy.

Which kind of wave does not require a medium?

Mechanical waves

What kind of wave can travel without a medium?

Electromagnetic radiation does not require a medium.

What wave can travel through space without a medium?

Electromagnetic waves do not require a medium.

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