Question
A mechanical wave may be described as a disturbance that is transported through a medium via the mechanism of particle-to-particle interaction. Which of these is not classified as a mechanical wave?
Responses
A earthquakeearthquake
B lightlight
C soundsound
D waterwater
Responses
A earthquakeearthquake
B lightlight
C soundsound
D waterwater
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct answer is B: light.
Light is classified as an electromagnetic wave, which does not require a medium to propagate, while the other options (earthquake, sound, and water) are all mechanical waves that require a medium (solid, liquid, or gas) to travel through.
Light is classified as an electromagnetic wave, which does not require a medium to propagate, while the other options (earthquake, sound, and water) are all mechanical waves that require a medium (solid, liquid, or gas) to travel through.