Which of the following is false for electromagnetic waves?
Question and options
Which of the following is false for electromagnetic waves?
- Transverse
- Mechanical Wave
- Can travel through vacuum
- Produced by accelerating charges
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B - Mechanical Wave
EM waves are transverse, propagate through vacuum without any medium, and are produced by accelerating charges. They are not mechanical waves, so 'Mechanical Wave' is the false statement.
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