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Which type of wave does not require a medium for propagation?

Electromagnetic waves do not need a medium to propagate. Electromagnetic waves can pass through a vacuum (without a medium) and through air, water, glass, and metals. This feature distinguishes electromagnetic waves from mechanical waves, which require a medium to propagate.

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