Question

Why sound waves called mechanical waves answer it in easy language

Answer 1

Sound waves are mechanical wavesbecause they need a material medium for propagation, like air or liquids like water, or metals like silver. ... The other type of waves, called electromagneticwaves (like light) do not need a material medium to travel, and can even go through vacuum.

Answer 2

Sound waves are mechanical wavesbecause they need a material medium for propagation, like air or liquids like water, or metals like silver. ... The other type of waves, called electromagneticwaves (like light) do not need a material medium to travel, and can even go through vacuum.