Question

What best describes a possible transfer of energy? A mechanical wave transfers energy through matter. A longitudinal wave transfers energy perpendicular to wave motion. A transverse wave transfers energy parallel to wave motion. A sound wave does not need a medium to transfer energy through.

Answer 1

The answer is "A mechanical wave transfers energy through matter."

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Answer 2

Answer;

A mechanical wave transfers energy through matter

Explanation;

• A wave is a transmission of a disturbance from one point to another. Wave involves transmission of energy from one point to another through a materials medium.
• Waves may require or may nor require a material medium for transmission. Those wave that do not require material medium for transmission are electromagnetic waves while those that require material medium are called mechanical waves.
• Mechanical waves such as sound wave transfers energy from one point which is the wave source to another point through a material medium.