Which one of the following statements best defines a mechanical wave?
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Problem
Which one of the following statements best defines a mechanical wave?
(a) A disturbance that transfers both energy and matter along the medium.
(b) A continuous force that permanently pushes particles in the direction of propagation.
(c) A periodic disturbance that transfers energy from one point to another without transfer of matter.
(d) A disturbance that can propagate through vacuum without requiring any material medium.