Which of the following statement(s) depict the characteristics of mechanical waves?

Transport both energy and matter

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Do not need a medium to travel

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Propagate as oscillation of particles of matter

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Transport matter only

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Solution

The correct option is C Propagate as oscillation of particles 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. They only make to and fro motion. So, only energy is transported when mechanical wave propagates.

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