Asked by ben hen
Which of the following is a true statement about waves?
A.
Waves can transfer energy when they interact with matter.
B.
All waves travel longitudinally and compressionally at the same time.
C.
All waves require a medium through which they can travel.
D.
Waves are never affected when they interact with matter.
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A. Waves can transfer energy when they interact with matter.
Explanation: Waves carry and can transfer energy to matter (e.g., sound waves can move air particles or heat matter upon absorption). Options B, C, and D are false: waves can be transverse or longitudinal (not both), electromagnetic waves need no medium, and waves are affected by matter (reflection, absorption, refraction).
Explanation: Waves carry and can transfer energy to matter (e.g., sound waves can move air particles or heat matter upon absorption). Options B, C, and D are false: waves can be transverse or longitudinal (not both), electromagnetic waves need no medium, and waves are affected by matter (reflection, absorption, refraction).
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