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What waves must have medium?
Mechanical waves, such as sound waves and water waves, require a medium (solid, liquid, or gas) for propagation because they rely on the vibration of particles in the medium to transmit energy. Electromagnetic waves, like light waves and radio waves, do not require a medium to propagate and can travel through a vacuum.
Do fluids usually transmit only transverse waves?
No, fluids can transmit both transverse and longitudinal waves. In a fluid medium, such as water or air, the propagation of waves can involve both types of wave motion, depending on the properties of the medium and the nature of the disturbance causing the waves.
Can sound waves transmit energy through empty space?
No, sound waves cannot transmit energy through empty space because they require a medium, such as air or water, to travel through. In the absence of a medium, sound waves cannot propagate and transmit energy.
Which kind of wave requires a medium for propagation?
A Sound wave, water wave, earth quake wave. Electromagnetic waves (radio, light, etc.) do not require a medium for propagation.
What distinguishes waves from mechanical waves?
Mechanical waves require a medium for their propagation whereas electromagnetic waves require a medium for their propagation.
How does the propagation of light waves in a vacuum relate to the definition of propagation in physics?
The propagation of light waves in a vacuum is the movement of light waves through empty space. In physics, propagation refers to the transmission or spread of waves or energy through a medium. In this context, the propagation of light waves in a vacuum demonstrates the fundamental concept of how waves can travel through space without the need for a material medium.
Which waves can go through a vacuum?
Electromagnetic waves are the only form of energy that does not need a medium for propagation.
What is the relationship between electromagnetic energy density and the propagation of electromagnetic waves?
The electromagnetic energy density is the amount of energy carried by electromagnetic waves in a given space. The propagation of electromagnetic waves is the movement of these waves through a medium or vacuum. The energy density affects how the waves propagate, as higher energy density can lead to stronger and faster propagation of electromagnetic waves.
What do you call the propagation of disturbance through a medium in which energy is transferred?
That sounds very much like sound waves. (unintentional pun)
Why do sound wave require a medium to travel?
Sound waves are mechanical waves that propagate through the vibration of particles in a medium. Without a medium, such as air, water, or a solid, there are no particles for the sound waves to interact with and transmit the vibrations, so the wave cannot travel. Sound waves need a medium to transfer energy and propagate.
What are waves that transmit energy?
Waves that transmit energy are called mechanical waves. These waves require a medium to travel through, such as water or air, and they transfer energy as they propagate. Examples include water waves, sound waves, seismic waves, and waves along a rope.
Do all waves transmit energy not matter true or false?
True. All waves, including electromagnetic waves, sound waves, and water waves, transmit energy as they propagate through a medium. This energy is carried from one place to another by the wave motion.
