Question

why are sound waves called mechanical waves

Answer 1

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Sound waves are mechanical waves . They are longitudinal waves .

They are called mechanical waves because sound waves needs medium for propagation .

Sound cannot be heard in vaccum because there is no medium .

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Answer 2

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• Sound waves force the medium particles to vibrate.

• Hence, these waves are known as mechanical waves.

• Sound waves propagate through a medium because of the interaction of the particles present in that medium.

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