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

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

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

Do the particles transfer energy?

Answer 1

The question that aids in determining the wave type, denoted as X in the diagram, is:

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

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