Which type of wave needs a medium to travel?(1 point)

Responses

light waves, because they travel by oscillating electromagnetic fields
light waves, because they travel by oscillating electromagnetic fields

sound waves, because they travel by oscillating electromagnetic fields
sound waves, because they travel by oscillating electromagnetic fields

light waves, because they travel by oscillating molecules
light waves, because they travel by oscillating molecules

sound waves, because they travel by oscillating molecules

1 answer

The correct response is:

sound waves, because they travel by oscillating molecules

Sound waves require a medium (such as air, water, or solid materials) to travel, while light waves can travel through a vacuum.