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Introduction to Waves

Question 102043 • TX-Physics B

Gamma rays are high-frequency EM waves and radio waves are low-frequency. Which characteristics are the same for both waves?

Answer
A
They are longitudinal and travel at the speed of light.
B
They are longitudinal and travel at the speed of sound.
C
They are transverse and travel at the speed of light.
D
They are transverse and travel at the speed of sound.

Explanation

Both gamma rays and radio waves are electromagnetic waves. In a vacuum, electromagnetic waves are transverse and travel at the speed of light, regardless of their frequency. Therefore, the shared characteristics are that they are transverse and travel at the speed of light.

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