Question

What are mechanical waves? What are 2 examples of mechanical waves?

please make your answers short and simple sentences please

Answer 1

Mechanical waves are disturbances that travel through a medium, like air, water, or solids. They require a material to transmit their energy.

Two examples of mechanical waves are:

1. Sound waves: These are vibrations that travel through air or other materials, allowing us to hear.
2. Water waves: These are waves that travel on the surface of water, carrying energy across the water.