Which of the following shows the characteristics of mechanical wave?

Transport energy only

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Need medium for propagation

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Propagates as an oscillation of particle of matter

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Can travel through vacuum

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Solution

The correct options are
A Transport energy only
B Need medium for propagation
C Propagates as an oscillation of particle of matter
Mechanical waves propagate as an oscillation of matter and require medium to transport their energy. Particles do not move from their equilibrium position as they only vibrate to and fro. So, only energy is transported.

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