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Q: What are Waves that need a medium are called?
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Waves that do require a medium are called?

Sound waves, they need a medium to vibrate.A2. Earthquake waves and other mechanical waves also need a medium for their transmission.Ghv. Tsunamis are a type of mechanical wave, which is the kind of wave you're looking for.


What waves need a medium and which don't?

sound waves, water waves, shockwaves need mediums. Electromagnetic waves do not need a medium


What waves need a medium to travel in?

Mechanical waves need a medium to travel in


What kind of waves need a medium?

Mechanical waves require a medium.


Do all waves need a medium?

No...electromagnetic waves require no medium


What are sound waves called?

Sound waves are called mechanical waves cause they need a material medium for their flow. Not only are they mechanical, but compression & lonqitudinal. -Apex:)


Does waves need a medium to travel through?

No. Electromagnetic waves travel through vacuum ( ie space where there is nothing)


Do radio waves need a medium to travel through?

Radiation doesnt need a medium because it travels through space


What types of waves require a medium?

Mechanical waves.For example, sound waves, ocean waves, etc.Many waves need a medium to travel: sound waves, water waves, and seismic waves.Electromagnetic waves do not need a medium.


Is sound a medium wave?

No. Waves that require a medium to travel in are called mechanical waves. Electromagnetic waves are not mechanical waves and do not require a medium.


Does light travels in waves and is required in a medium?

Yes, it travels in waves, but it doesn't need a medium.


Can electromagnetic waves travel without a medium?

They do not need a medium.