A disturbance or variation that transfers energy progressively from

point to point in a medium and that may take the form of an elastic
deformation or of a variation of pressure, electric or magnetic
intensity, electric potential, or temperature.

Electromagnetic Waves are a form of

radiation that travel though the
A Mechanical Wave is a wave that is not universe. They are formed when an
capable of transmitting its energy through a
vacuum. Mechanical waves require a medium
electric field couples with a magnetic
in order to transport their energy from one field.
location to another

particles vibrate perpendicular to the

direction of propagation of the wave.
examples: vibrations on a string &
ripples on the surface of water

particles vibrate parallel to the direction of propagation of the wave.

examples: sound waves & ultrasound waves