Mechanical Waves

Definition

Mechanical waves are waves that require a medium (such as air, water, or solids) to travel through. They transfer energy by causing particles in the medium to vibrate.

Related terms

Sound Waves: Sound waves are a type of mechanical wave that travel through air or other materials and allow us to hear sounds.

Transverse Waves:

Transverse waves are mechanical waves where the particles in the medium move perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation.

Longitudinal Waves: Longitudinal waves are mechanical waves where the particles in the medium move parallel to the direction of wave propagation.