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Science glossary film: Mechanical wave

Mechanical wave

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A mechanical wave is one that is carried by vibrations in a physical medium, and which therefore requires a medium in which to propagate.

A mechanical wave is one that is carried by vibrations in a physical medium, and which therefore requires a medium in which to propagate. Sound waves, compression waves in a Slinky, surface waves on water, and the vibrations of a guitar string are all mechanical waves. Mechanical waves cannot travel through a vacuum.

Sound waves, compression waves in a Slinky, surface waves on water, and the vibrations of a guitar string are all mechanical waves. Mechanical waves cannot travel through a vacuum.

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