SC READY Science Grade 6 Practice Questions - South Carolina SC READY Science Assessment - Grade 6 Exam

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Which statement correctly compares mechanical waves (such as sound waves) and electromagnetic waves (such as visible light)?

Mechanical waves can travel through empty space (vacuum), but electromagnetic waves cannot Mechanical waves require a physical medium (matter) to travel, whereas electromagnetic waves do not Both wave types travel at the speed of light through liquid water Electromagnetic waves cannot travel through air or glass

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Mechanical waves require a physical medium (matter) to travel, whereas electromagnetic waves do not

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