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The velocity of mechanical (a.k.a. acoustic) waves is determined by the mass density, elasticity (stiffness), and intrinsic stress of the material.
The velocity of electromagnet waves (e.g. light or radio waves) is determined by the electrical permittivity and magnetic permeability of the material.
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∙ 13y ago
Yes, wave speeds are dependent on the material through which the wave is propagating. Different materials have different properties that affect how quickly a wave can travel through them. For example, sound waves travel faster in solids than in liquids or gases. Similarly, electromagnetic waves, such as light, travel at different speeds in different mediums, with the speed being fastest in a vacuum.
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What are the speeds of a long wave light compared to a short wave light?
Their speeds are exactly identical.
How is the amplitude of a wave related to the wave?
Energy content of the wave is dependent on the amplitude of the wave
What is the meaning of the mechanical wave?
a mechanical wave also called material wave is a wave that needs a medium to travel. mechanical waves cause a local uscillation of material. The oscillation of material.
Is the wave speed dependent on the amplitude?
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Is the wave of speed dependent on the amplitude?
No. Wave speed depends on frequency and wavelength, not amplitude.
Why does refraction occur when a wave travels from one material into another?
Waves travel at different speeds depending material density and propagation quality
What are p and s waveswhich one moves faster and ehat types of material can each go through?
The p wave is a pressure wave after a earthquake and it travels the fastest. An s wave is a wave that moves side to side and is second fastest. Bouth types of waves can go though all material but at different speeds. The denser the material the faster is gose generally. The last wave type is a L wave and it is a rolling wave that is also the slowest wave.
What are the speeds of a long wave light compared to a short wave light?
Their speeds are exactly identical.
What is the amount a wave dependent on?
An energy wave is dependent on the energy input and the composition of the medium in which it moves.
How is the amplitude of a wave related to the wave?
Energy content of the wave is dependent on the amplitude of the wave
For a light wave what is the color of the wave directly dependent on?
length
What is the meaning of the mechanical wave?
a mechanical wave also called material wave is a wave that needs a medium to travel. mechanical waves cause a local uscillation of material. The oscillation of material.
The material through which a wave travels is?
The material through which a wave travels is called the medium.
Is the wave speed dependent on the amplitude?
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What is the Wave speed of an internal wave dependent upon?
It is dependent on the speed and the time that it has to travel. This can be shown as an inverse relationship with the formula speed=distance/time.
Is the wave of speed dependent on the amplitude?
No. Wave speed depends on frequency and wavelength, not amplitude.
What happens to the speeds of a wave when it reflects?
It should normally not change.
