What are some examples of mechanical waves?

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thelittlestleafeon
Mar 4, 2018

Water waves, sound waves, and seismic waves are all examples of mechanical waves.

Explanation:

A mechanical wave is any wave that uses matter as its mode of transportation. This includes both transverse and longitudinal (compression) waves.
Sound is a mechanical wave because it moves though air (or any material). This is why sound can't travel through space, as there is no medium there for it to travel though.
On the other hand, light is not a mechanical wave because it can travel though space and the absence of material.

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