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Elanso [62]
3 years ago
14

Which of the following could not act as a medium for a mechanical wave?

Chemistry
2 answers:
Y_Kistochka [10]3 years ago
7 0
I believe it is either A or B
sergejj [24]3 years ago
3 0

Answer:

b) empty space

Explanation:

A mechanical cannot travel through empty space. So option (b) is correct.

A mechanical wave is a wave which needs a material medium for its propagation. For example sound, water waves etc . The medium required by the wave can be a solid, liquid or a gas. Empty space doesn't have any medium, so a mechanical wave cannot travel through empty space.

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