Which of the following is a mechanical wave?
(a) Radio waves
(b) X-rays
(c) Light waves
(d) Sound waves.

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Solution

(d) Sound waves
There are mainly two types of waves: first is electromagnetic wave, which does not require any medium to travel, and the second is the mechanical wave, which requires a medium to travel. Sound requires medium to travel, hence it is a mechanical wave.

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