Waves are disturbances or oscillations that transfer energy from one point to another without transporting matter. They are fundamental to various natural and technological phenomena, including sound, light, radio transmissions, and ocean tides. Here’s a comprehensive overview of waves:

### Types of Waves

1. **Mechanical Waves**:
- **Medium Required**: Require a physical medium (solid, liquid, or gas) to travel through.
- **Examples**: Sound waves, water waves, seismic waves.

2. **Electromagnetic Waves**:
- **No Medium Required**: Can travel through a vacuum as well as thr