MCAS Physics Exam Practice

Category - Introductory Physics

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Which of the following waves travels fastest?

water waves in oceans
seismic waves in rocks
sound waves from a violin string
electromagnetic waves from the Sun

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Answer: D - electromagnetic waves from the Sun

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