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OpenStudy (0660321):

All are examples of mechanical energy except? a.radio signals sent through space b.thunder heard from many miles away c.the nuclei of atoms splitting into parts

OpenStudy (prathamesh_m):

Radio signals are actually electromagnetic waves so its option a.

OpenStudy (shamim):

Mechanical energy needs a medium to Transfer

OpenStudy (shamim):

Electromagnetic wave can go without any medium

OpenStudy (shamim):

For example radio wave can go without any medium

OpenStudy (shamim):

U know sound wave can not go without any medium

OpenStudy (shamim):

So sound wave is a mechanical wave

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