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A mechanical wave is a wave thatMultiple choice question.can travel only through a vacuum.only travels in one direction.can travel only through matter.can travel through a vacuum or matter.

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A mechanical wave is a wave thatMultiple choice question.can travel only through a vacuum.only travels in one direction.can travel only through matter.can travel through a vacuum or matter.

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The correct answer is: "can travel only through matter."

Mechanical waves require a medium (like air, water, or a solid substance) to travel through. These waves are created when a source of energy causes a medium to vibrate. The vibrations travel through the medium to the surrounding environment. Examples of mechanical waves include sound waves, seismic waves, and waves in a pool of water. Unlike electromagnetic waves, such as light, they cannot travel through a vacuum.

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