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A mechanical wave is created when a medium ____, or moves back and forth or up and down

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i think it is traverse wave
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Answer: The correct word for the blank is 'oscillates'

" a mechanical wave is created when a medium oscillates , or moves back and forth or up and down

Step-by-step explanation:

When the matter oscillates or vibrates it transfers energy through the medium in the form of wave which termed s mechanical wave.For example: Sound wave,slinky waves, water waves are the examples of mechanical waves.

So, " a mechanical wave is created when a medium oscillates , or moves back and forth or up and down

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