Which statement describes the transmission of mechanical waves?(1 point)
Responses
They cannot travel through matter, but they can in a vacuum.
They cannot travel through matter, but they can in a vacuum.
They can travel through matter, but not in a vacuum.
They can travel through matter, but not in a vacuum.
They can travel through matter and in a vacuum.
They can travel through matter and in a vacuum.
They cannot travel through matter nor in a vacuum.
They can travel through matter and in a vacuum.
The correct statement is: "They can travel through matter and in a vacuum."
To determine which statement describes the transmission of mechanical waves, we need to understand what mechanical waves are and how they propagate.
Mechanical waves are waves that require a medium, such as air, water, or solids, to travel through. These waves rely on the physical interaction between particles in the medium to transfer energy. Examples of mechanical waves include sound waves, water waves, and seismic waves.
Since mechanical waves rely on a medium to travel, they can indeed propagate through matter. If you have ever heard sound or seen waves in water, you have experienced mechanical waves traveling through a medium.
However, the interesting thing about mechanical waves is that they also have the capability to travel in a vacuum. A vacuum is defined as a space completely devoid of matter, including gas or particles. In theory, for mechanical waves that do not require a specific medium, such as gravitational waves or electromagnetic waves, transmission in a vacuum is possible.
Therefore, the statement "They can travel through matter and in a vacuum" is the correct choice.
The correct statement is:
They can travel through matter and in a vacuum.