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Sound waves are an example of a mechanical wave, as they require a medium to travel through such as air or water. Mechanical waves transfer energy through the vibration of particles in the medium.
Radio waves are a type of electromagnetic wave. They do not require a medium to travel through and can travel through a vacuum, unlike mechanical waves which require a medium, such as air or water, to propagate.
No, radio waves are not mechanical waves. They are a type of electromagnetic wave that do not require a medium (such as air or water) for propagation. Mechanical waves, on the other hand, require a medium to travel through.
A sound wave is a longitudinal mechanical wave, meaning the particles in the medium move parallel to the direction of the wave propagation. This distinguishes it from a transverse wave, where the particles move perpendicular to the wave propagation.
Water waves are a type of mechanical wave called surface waves. They are caused by the oscillation of water particles at the surface of a body of water due to energy transfer from a disturbance, such as wind or a moving object.
No, a gamma wave is not a mechanical wave. Gamma waves are a type of electromagnetic radiation with very high frequency and energy. They are often associated with nuclear reactions and subatomic particles.