2. What do mechanical waves require to be able to travel?

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Rylan Cervantes

26 September, 20:03

2. What do mechanical waves require to be able to travel?

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Joseph Tyler · Answer 1

Mechanical waves require material medium to be able to travel.

Emilia Arias · Answer 2

Answer:A mechanical wave is a wave that is not capable of transmitting its energy through a vacuum. Mechanical waves require a medium in order to transport their energy from one location to another. A sound wave is an example of a mechanical wave. Sound waves are incapable of traveling through a vacuum.