Question

As a mechanical wave travels through a given medium, it loses its energy to the medium.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A

True

It is a true statement. A mechanical wave travels through a given elastic medium by means of vibrations of molecules around their mean position. Through vibrations, these molecules transfer their energy to the next molecule and so on. At the same time, there will be a loss of energy in the form of heat as well.