Based on the table and your knowledge of waves, what can you conclude about the wavelength of mechanical waves compared to electromagnetic waves?

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Responses
A Mechanical waves have greater amplitude.Mechanical waves have greater amplitude.
B Mechanical waves tend to have longer wavelengths.Mechanical waves tend to have longer wavelengths.
C Mechanical waves tend to have shorter wavelengths.Mechanical waves tend to have shorter wavelengths.
D Mechanical waves travel faster than electromagnetic waves.Mechanical waves travel faster than electromagnetic waves.

Answer 1

Based on your question about the comparison of wavelengths between mechanical waves and electromagnetic waves, the correct conclusion is:

B Mechanical waves tend to have longer wavelengths.

However, it's important to clarify that while mechanical waves can have longer wavelengths in specific contexts, electromagnetic waves can also have very long wavelengths (like radio waves). The primary distinction is that mechanical waves require a medium to travel through, whereas electromagnetic waves do not; thus, their speed and wavelength can vary significantly depending on the medium.

If the table you referenced provides specific data on wavelengths, that would support the conclusion referenced above.