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Electromagnetic waves, unlike sound, can propagate through which of these?
AOnly solid materials
BOnly liquid materials
COnly gaseous materials
DVacuum and material media
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Vacuum and material media
Electromagnetic waves are oscillating fields and need no material, so they cross empty space and also pass through media.
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