Question

Which of the following shows the characteristic(s) of mechanical waves?

• A. Transport energy only
• B. Need medium to travel
• C. Propagates as oscillations of the particles of matter
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above

Mechanical waves propagate as oscillations of particles of matter. Hence, they require a medium to transport their energy.

Particles do not move along with the wave. They only make to and fro motion. So, only energy is transported with the wave.