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Mechanical waves are waves that require a medium in which to travel, i.e., a solid or fluid. As sound needs a medium to travel, sound is a mechanical wave.

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How do you know if the wave is mechanical?

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Is Light is an example of a mechanical wave?

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Is a sound wave mechanical or electromagnetic?

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Is a sound wave a electromagnetic wave in nature?

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