Which of the following are properties of mechanical waves a) energy is transferred with the motion of wave b) waves begin at a source with a disturbance c) waves require a medium or material to move through d) particles of a medium always move perpendicular to the wave motion

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Emely Baker

19 December, 12:02

Which of the following are properties of mechanical waves a) energy is transferred with the motion of wave b) waves begin at a source with a disturbance c) waves require a medium or material to move through d) particles of a medium always move perpendicular to the wave motion

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Hadley Yates · Answer 1

I believe the correct answer from the choices listed above is option C. A mechanical wave requires a medium or material to move through. It is a wave that is an oscillation of matter, and therefore transfers energy through a medium. Hope this answers the question.