Which of the following waves require a medium for their propagation?

Question

Which of the following waves require a medium for their propagation? (A) Light waves (B) Radiowaves (C) X-rays (D) Seismic waves

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

Light waves, radiowaves, X-rays, are all electromagnetic waves which do not necessarily require a medium for their propagation. While seismic waves are mechanical waves and hence require a material medium for their propagation.

Q. Which of the following waves require a medium for their propagation?

Light waves

Radiowaves

X-rays

Seismic waves

Light waves, radiowaves, X-rays, are all electromagnetic waves which do not necessarily require a medium for their propagation. While seismic waves are mechanical waves and hence require a material medium for their propagation.