Atomic bombs send out a shock wave when they are detonated. This occurs because the bomb’s detonation superheats the air particles nearby, which cause them to bump into other air particles that further the wave. Which statement can most likely be made about the shock waves of atomic bombs?

A. They are a mechanical waves.
B. They are an electromagnetic waves.
C. They will act like x-rays.
D. They will act like light rays.