Which of the following types of waves needs a medium for propagation?

a

sound waves

b

light waves

c

radio waves

d

x - rays

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aw error.. mean sound are mechanical and required medium for it propagation.

dice419
1 year ago

xray is also electromagnetic

Dave333
4 years ago

Mechanical waves require a medium in order to transport their energy from one location to another. A sound wave is an example of a mechanical wave. Sound waves are incapable of traveling through a vacuum.

yes bcos sound wave is electromagnetic wave .. and all electromagnetic do not require a material medium for it propagation .

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