Question
Mechanical (sound) waves are unable to travel through a vacuum, such as through space, but radio waves are transmitted to Earth from satellites. How is this possible?
Responses
A Radio waves are electromagnetic waves.Radio waves are electromagnetic waves.
B Satellites are located within our atmosphere.Satellites are located within our atmosphere.
C Radio waves are very high energy mechanical waves.Radio waves are very high energy mechanical waves.
D Radio waves are changed to gamma rays for transmission.
Responses
A Radio waves are electromagnetic waves.Radio waves are electromagnetic waves.
B Satellites are located within our atmosphere.Satellites are located within our atmosphere.
C Radio waves are very high energy mechanical waves.Radio waves are very high energy mechanical waves.
D Radio waves are changed to gamma rays for transmission.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct response is:
A. Radio waves are electromagnetic waves.
Radio waves are a type of electromagnetic wave, which means they can travel through a vacuum, such as space, unlike mechanical waves that require a medium (like air or water) to propagate.
A. Radio waves are electromagnetic waves.
Radio waves are a type of electromagnetic wave, which means they can travel through a vacuum, such as space, unlike mechanical waves that require a medium (like air or water) to propagate.
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