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Introduction to Waves

Question 1 • PBCSD_Grade_Forgiveness_2003310_Physical Science_S2_2022

What do sound waves and infrared waves have in common, and what makes them different?

Answer
A
Both carry energy through space, but sound waves are mechanical and infrared waves are electromagnetic.
B
Both can transfer energy through matter, but sound waves travel through air and infrared waves travel through space.
C
Both can transfer energy through matter, but sound waves can be heard and infrared waves can be seen.
D
Both carry energy through space, but sound waves require matter to pass through and infrared waves do not.
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