A student is exploring mechanical and electromagnetic waves, compiling a list of questions for her investigation into the properties of each wave type. Which of the following questions would NOT aid her in learning about the properties of both mechanical and electromagnetic waves?

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What is the frequency of the wave?
What is the frequency of the wave?

What is the amplitude of the wave?
What is the amplitude of the wave?

What is the wavelength of the wave?
What is the wavelength of the wave?

What is the wave speed in a vacuum?
What is the wave speed in a vacuum?
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Answer 1

The question that would NOT aid her in learning about the properties of both mechanical and electromagnetic waves is:

What is the wave speed in a vacuum?

This is because mechanical waves require a medium to travel through (such as air, water, or solids) and cannot propagate in a vacuum, while electromagnetic waves can travel in a vacuum. Therefore, this question specifically pertains only to electromagnetic waves and does not help in understanding the properties of mechanical waves.