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We know that mechanical waves require a medium through which to travel. An example of a mechanical wave is a sound (acoustic) wave. The wave transfers its energy into the medium so that it can propagate through it. In contrast, electromagnetic waves don't require a medium through which to travel. They move perfectly well through the vacuum of space.

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A sound wave would be a good example of a wave needing a medium to travel.

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Every kind of wave except an electromagnetic or gravitational wave.

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Any mechanical one, such as sound, tsunami, earthquake, ocean, etc.

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compression or longitudinal wave

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Compression waves: sound, for instance.

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Mechanical waves require a medium

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Sound Wave

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