Question

why sound waves are called mechanical waves

Answer 1

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

Answer 2

sound waves are called mechanical waves because they need a material medium for propogation.. like air,water, liquid.The other wasves are called electromagnetic waves as they don't need any material medium to travel and can even go through vaccum.
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