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What types of waves require a medium?
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September 17, 2015 9:29AM
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.
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