Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
9th Edition
ISBN: 9780134746241
Author: Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa
Publisher: PEARSON
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Mechanical waves will not exist without a medium. This means that A. They need to be produced by a machine. B. They need some sort of matter through which to transmit. C. They are all considered transverse waves. D. All of the above
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Transcribed Image Text:Mechanical waves will not exist without a medium. This means that A. They need to be produced by a machine. B. They need some sort of matter through which to transmit. C. They are all considered transverse waves. D. All of the above
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