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Do electromagnetic waves require mediums through which to travel?
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Yes. Details of the nature of the medium of space, known as the Quantum or 'Dark Energy', Field, are not known.
The Special Theory of Relativity could not allow a medium with what Einstein called 'Immobility' as he could not see how full equivalence (of say two objects in space moving relatively to each other), could be achieved if a 3rd 'background reference frame existed. he did however also accept that space (or rather 'spaces' - see 1954 paper) did tangably exist and had sets of reference points, therefore had to be some kind of medium.
Many old text books may however say 'No', in terms of a conventionally understood medium such as air or water.
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What are mediums that waves can travel through?
This depends a lot on the type of waves you're talking about. Sound waves, for example, can travel through water, solid, and air mediums, but not through a vacuum. Electromagnetic waves, however, can travel in a vacuum.
What wave doesnt require a medium to travel through?
electromagnetic. for example, light.
Did waves carries energy?
most kinds of waves need something to travel through. Water waves, for example, travel along the surface of the water. A wave can even travel along a rope. Gases (such as air), liquids (such as water), and solids (such as rope) , all act as mediums. Waves that require a medium through which travel are called mechanical waves.Some waves do not require a medium to travel through. Light can travel and carry energy through empty space. Waves that can travel without a medium are called electromagnetic waves. :)
Why can electromagnetic radiation travel through empty space?
Electromagnetic waves do not require a medium, so they can transfer through a vacuum, or empty space.
A wave that travels through a medium?
We know that a mechanical wave requires a medium through which to travel. The source puts the energy into the medium, and it propagates. A sound wave is a good example of this, and we can contrast it with an electromagnetic wave (like light). Light can travel through a vacuum; it doesn't require a medium for its propagation.
What are three medium waves can travel through?
Not all waves require mediums to propagate.Sound waves can travel through solid, liquid and gaseous mediums, while, electromagnetic waves do not require any medium to travel through.
What are mediums that waves can travel through?
This depends a lot on the type of waves you're talking about. Sound waves, for example, can travel through water, solid, and air mediums, but not through a vacuum. Electromagnetic waves, however, can travel in a vacuum.
Name one kind of wave that does not require a medium?
An electromagnetic wave (this includes light) does not require a physical medium - it can travel through empty space.An electromagnetic wave (this includes light) does not require a physical medium - it can travel through empty space.An electromagnetic wave (this includes light) does not require a physical medium - it can travel through empty space.An electromagnetic wave (this includes light) does not require a physical medium - it can travel through empty space.
What are the three mediums waves can travel through?
Heat in the form of infrared radiation can travel through many mediums, and some better than others. It can also travel through the vacuum of space. The more transparent the medium is to infrared radiation, the better it will travel through it.
Which of the following distinguishes electromagnetic from mechanical waves?
They don't require a medium to travel through. - apex ....what a wanker
Can electromagnetic spectrum waves travel through space?
Yes! that's how light from the sun gets to the Earth. Electromagnetic do not require a medium to travel through, they can even travel through a complete vacuum.
What wave require a medium to travel through?
electromagnetic. for example, light.
Unlike mechanical waves waves do not require a medium to travel through.?
Electromagnetic
What wave doesnt require a medium to travel through?
electromagnetic. for example, light.
Did waves carries energy?
most kinds of waves need something to travel through. Water waves, for example, travel along the surface of the water. A wave can even travel along a rope. Gases (such as air), liquids (such as water), and solids (such as rope) , all act as mediums. Waves that require a medium through which travel are called mechanical waves.Some waves do not require a medium to travel through. Light can travel and carry energy through empty space. Waves that can travel without a medium are called electromagnetic waves. :)
How mechanical and electromagnetic wave are different?
The biggest difference is that mechanical waves require a medium to travel through and electromagnetic waves do not.
Why can electromagnetic radiation travel through empty space?
Electromagnetic waves do not require a medium, so they can transfer through a vacuum, or empty space.
