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However 'space' is not the empty nothingness envisaged 100 years ago, but is now termed the 'interstellar medium' (ISM) or intergalactic (IGM) and the 'quantum vacuum' is considered as 'teeming with activity', now also from the 'Higgs field' which promotes condensed matter (normally termed 'pair production'.
in Earth's ionospheric shock particle densities are up to 10^14/cm^-3. Mainly considered as electorns. Hight Electron or 'dark matter' densities also exist in the heliosheath (solar system bow shock) and galactic halo. For a real picture of another suns heliosheath lit up by nebula gas Google NASA LL Orionis.
So em waves may not in theory need 'matter' to propagate, but atomic scattering means they are charging and being re-emitted by particles continually, and any CHANGE in their optical angles (paths) or wavelengths (so frequencies) does require coupling interaction with matter (the foundational mechanism of refraction).
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What type of energy transfers occurs even when matter isn't present?
Electromagnetic Energy does not require matter to be transferred...that is why it can travel through the vacuum of space.
What is a disturbance that moves through some type of matter or space?
a wave. Electromagnetic waves (such as light or radio waves) do not need a medium to travel through. Mechanical waves (such as sound waves) require a medium (matter) to travel through.
A wave that travels trough empty space or matter?
Both electromagnetic waves and gravity waves can travel through empty space. Gravity waves travel through matter as well; some electromagnetic waves may travel through some types of matter.
Does an electromagnetic wave use matter to transfer energy?
No, an electromagnetic wave does not require matter (a medium) to transfer energy. Electromagnetic energy (like light or radio waves) travels perfectly well in the vacuum of space. In contrast, a mechanical wave, of which sound is an example, does require a medium through which to travel.
A wave that can travel through empty space or through matter?
It is an electromagnetic wave.
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 does an electromagnetic wave do?
can travel through matter
What type of energy transfers occurs even when matter isn't present?
Electromagnetic Energy does not require matter to be transferred...that is why it can travel through the vacuum of space.
What is a disturbance that moves through some type of matter or space?
a wave. Electromagnetic waves (such as light or radio waves) do not need a medium to travel through. Mechanical waves (such as sound waves) require a medium (matter) to travel through.
A wave that travels trough empty space or matter?
Both electromagnetic waves and gravity waves can travel through empty space. Gravity waves travel through matter as well; some electromagnetic waves may travel through some types of matter.
Which of the following distinguishes electromagnetic from mechanical waves?
They don't require a medium to travel through. - apex ....what a wanker
Does an electromagnetic wave use matter to transfer energy?
No, an electromagnetic wave does not require matter (a medium) to transfer energy. Electromagnetic energy (like light or radio waves) travels perfectly well in the vacuum of space. In contrast, a mechanical wave, of which sound is an example, does require a medium through which to travel.
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.
A wave that can travel through empty space or through matter?
It is an electromagnetic wave.
What are waves that travel through matter called?
The type of waves that travel through matter are Electromagnetic waves.
How are electromagnet waves different from mechanical waves?
Electromagnetic waves can travel through space or a medium while mechanical waves need matter to transfer energy.Apex- They don't require a medium to travel through.
