Question

The illustration depicts the categorization of two wave types.





Which question, denoted as X in the diagram, aids in determining the wave type?

(1 point)
Responses

Does the wave have an amplitude?
Does the wave have an amplitude?

Does the wave require a medium to travel?
Does the wave require a medium to travel?

Do the particles transfer energy?
Do the particles transfer energy?

Do the particles travel perpendicular to the wave?
Do the particles travel perpendicular to the wave?
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Answer 1

The question that aids in determining the wave type is:

**Does the wave require a medium to travel?**

This question helps in distinguishing between mechanical waves (which require a medium) and electromagnetic waves (which do not require a medium).