How are mechanical waves defined?(1 point)

Question

Responses

They are waves that require some form of matter as a medium.
They are waves that require some form of matter as a medium.

They are waves that are generated by humans, rather than naturally.
They are waves that are generated by humans, rather than naturally.

They are waves that involve matter, rather than energy, moving from one place to another.
They are waves that involve matter, rather than energy, moving from one place to another.

They are waves that are able to pass through a vacuum.

Answer 1

The correct definition of mechanical waves is:

They are waves that require some form of matter as a medium.

Mechanical waves cannot propagate through a vacuum, as they need a medium (like air, water, or solid materials) for their transmission.