Question

Why sound waves are called mechanical waves?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Electromagnetic waves do not require a medium in order to transport their energy. Mechanical waves are waves that require a medium in order to transport their energy from one location to another. ... Sound is a mechanical wave and cannot travel through a vacuum.

Answer 2

Answer:

Sound waves are mechanical waves because they need a material medium for propagation, like air or liquids like water, or metals like silver.

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