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Which of the following tables correctly shows the properties of mechanical waves?
A.
Property Does a mechanical wave possess this property?
They can be transverse. Yes
They can be longitudinal. Yes
They can propagate in a vacuum. No
They can propagate in a physical medium. Yes
They are composed of high energy particles. No
They transfer energy from particle to particle. Yes
B.
Property Does a mechanical wave possess this property?
They can be transverse. No
They can be longitudinal. Yes
They can propagate in a vacuum. Yes
They can propagate in a physical medium. No
They are composed of high energy particles. No
They transfer energy from particle to particle. Yes
C.
Property Does a mechanical wave possess this property?
They can be transverse. Yes
They can be longitudinal. Yes
They can propagate in a vacuum. No
They can propagate in a physical medium. Yes
They are composed of high energy particles. Yes
They transfer energy from particle to particle. No
D.
Property Does a mechanical wave possess this property?
They can be transverse. No
They can be longitudinal. No
They can propagate in a vacuum. No
They can propagate in a physical medium. Yes
They are composed of high energy particles. No
They transfer energy from particle to particle. Yes

1 answer

The correct answer is A.

Here's a breakdown of the properties:

  1. They can be transverse. - Yes (Mechanical waves can be transverse, like waves on a string.)
  2. They can be longitudinal. - Yes (Mechanical waves can be longitudinal, like sound waves.)
  3. They can propagate in a vacuum. - No (Mechanical waves require a medium to travel through; they cannot propagate in a vacuum.)
  4. They can propagate in a physical medium. - Yes (Mechanical waves travel through mediums such as air, water, or solids.)
  5. They are composed of high energy particles. - No (Mechanical waves are not characterized by being made of high energy particles in this context.)
  6. They transfer energy from particle to particle. - Yes (Mechanical waves transfer energy through the oscillation of particles in the medium.)

The other options (B, C, D) contain incorrect information about mechanical waves, particularly regarding their ability to propagate in a vacuum and the nature of the particles involved.