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Grade 9Wave Motion

WHAT IS MECHANICAL WAVES.

Profile image of SHAHAJI BHOSLE
12 Years agoGrade 9
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Profile image of Sunil Kumar FP
12 Years ago
A mechanical wave is a wave that propagates as an oscillation of matter, and therefore transfers energy through a medium.[1] While waves can move over long distances, the movement of the medium of transmission—the material—is limited. Therefore, oscillating material does not move far from its initial equilibrium position.. mechanical waves transport energy only This energy propagates in the same direction as the wave. Any kind of wave (mechanical or electromagnetic) has a certain energy. No material is transported as a result of mechanical waves. Mechanical wave can be produced only in media which possess elasticity and inertia.
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Profile image of Indu
12 Years ago
A mechanical wave is referred to as a disturbance that travels through a certain material or substance. This material or substance is known as the medium of the wave.
Profile image of P.Sai vardhini
12 Years ago
A mechanical wave is a traveling disturbance. It carries energy from place to place while traveling through a certain material or substance which is known as medium of wave.
Profile image of theja
12 Years ago
A mechanical wave is a traveling disturbance. it carries energy from one place to another place while traveling through a certain substance which is known as medium of wave
Profile image of THEJA
12 Years ago
A mechanical wave is referred to as a disturbance that travels through a certain material or substance. This material is known as the medium of the wave.