What is an example of a way a mechanical wave can be transmitted?

1 Answer
Jun 12, 2018

Mechanical waves are waves that require a material medium to transmit its energy.

Explanation:

This includes sound waves. You'd notice that in a vacuum, sound isn't transmitted. That's why astronauts can't talk and hear each other using sound waves.

Other example would be water waves and seismic waves. They need a medium to propagate.