How can you prove the mechanical nature of sound by a simple experiment

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Katelyn Richard

Physics

19 June, 00:19

How can you prove the mechanical nature of sound by a simple experiment

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Kaitlyn · Answer 1

That is, mechanical waves cannot travel through a vacuum. This feature of mechanical waves is often demonstrated in a Physics class. A ringing bell is placed in a jar and air inside the jar is evacuated. Once air is removed from the jar, the sound of the ringing bell can no longer be heard.