Which of the following observations demonstrates that visible light waves are electromagnetic and not mechanical?

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Electromagnetic waves, unlike mechanical waves, do not require a medium to travel through. The fact that sunlight (which is composed of visible light waves) can travel through a vacuum (space) demonstrates that these waves are electromagnetic in nature, as they can propagate without a medium.

Which of the Following Observations Demonstrates That Visible Light Waves