Question

Use the table to answer the question.

A B
formed by oscillating source
requires a medium to transmit energy
examples include sound waves
formed by vibration of charged particles
can transmit energy through a vacuum
examples include light waves
What should column A be titled?

(1 point)
Responses

electromagnetic waves
electromagnetic waves

mechanical waves
mechanical waves

surface waves
surface waves

seismic waves

Answer 1

Column A should be titled "mechanical waves." This is because the characteristics described in column A, such as requiring a medium to transmit energy and examples including sound waves, align with the definition of mechanical waves.