Which statement demonstrates that ultraviolet (UV) rays are electromagnetic waves?

Select one of the options below as your answer:

A.
They require a medium to travel.

B.
They don’t require a medium to travel.

C.
The particles of the medium through which they travel vibrate perpendicularly to the direction of the wave.

D.
The particles of the medium through which they travel vibrate parallel to the direction of the wave.

E.
The particles in the medium through which they travel remain stationary.

Question

Which statement demonstrates that ultraviolet (UV) rays are electromagnetic waves?

Select one of the options below as your answer:
 


A. 
They require a medium to travel.




B. 
They don’t require a medium to travel.




C. 
The particles of the medium through which they travel vibrate perpendicularly to the direction of the wave.




D. 
The particles of the medium through which they travel vibrate parallel to the direction of the wave.




E. 
The particles in the medium through which they travel remain stationary.

compphysgeek · Answer

UV rays hit the earth coming from the sun. between sun and earth there is a vacuum, ie there is no medium.

anonymous · Answer

B is the one that is true, though it is a strong statement to claim this demonstrates UV rays are electromagnetic waves [tho they are].