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A material a wave travels through is called a ____
A
vaccuum
B
medium
C
frequency
D
crest
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The material through which a wave travels is called a medium. Gases (such as air), liquids (such as water), and solids (such as ropes) all act as mediums. Waves that require a medium through which to travel are called mechanical waves .

Detailed explanation-2: -A medium is the substance through which a wave can propagate. Water is the medium of ocean waves. Air is the medium through which we hear sound waves. The electric and magnetic fields are the medium of light.

Detailed explanation-3: -A medium is a substance through which a wave can travel. A medium can be a solid, a liquid, or a gas. MECHANICAL WAVES NEED A MEDIUM. Some waves can transfer energy without going through a medium. These types of waves are called electromagnetic waves.

Detailed explanation-4: -A mechanical wave travels through an elastic medium by means of vibrations of molecules around their mean position. Through vibrations, these molecules transfer their energy to the next set of molecules and so on. At the same time, there will be a loss of energy to the surrounding in terms of heat energy. Q.

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