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What distinguishes electromagnetic waves from mechanical waves?
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∙ 13y ago
electromagnetic waves are wave that do not require a material medium for their propagation while mechanical wave requires a material medium for example light wave is an electromagnetic wave it does not require any material medium(depends on air or water)for their propagation i.e even in the absence of air light will still travel... sound wave is a mechanical wave because sound do not travel in a vacuum....
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 8y agoElectromagnetic 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.
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∙ 14y agoLight does not travel as a mechanical vibration. It can pass through some mediums, but through a vacuum as well.
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∙ 15y agoThe mechanical waves exist in a medium (water, land, air, metal, etc.). The electromagnetic waves can "travel" through vacuum, that is, without a medium.
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∙ 14y agoThe passage of a light wave can cause electrically charged particles to move up and down.
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∙ 13y agoMechanical waves require a medium for their propagation whereas electromagnetic waves require a medium for their propagation.
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∙ 12y agobecause there's a current in the mechanical wave that gives sunlight
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Which of the following distinguishes electromagnetic from mechanical waves?
They don't require a medium to travel through. - apex ....what a wanker
What is the reason for ultrasonic waves not being in the form of electromagnetic waves?
Ultrasonic waves are high frequency sonic waves. They're sound, which is mechanical energy. Electromagnetic waves are waves of electromagnetic energy, like radio waves or light. Mechanical energy is different from electromagnetic energy, hence the reason for ultrasonic waves not taking the form of electromagnetic waves.
Electromagnetic waves are not mechanical waves which means they can travel in a?
vacuum
Is a radio wave mechanical or electromagnetic wave?
Radio waves are electromagnetic. That's how they can get down here from satellites.
Is sunlight and radiowaves a good example of compression waves?
Sunlight and radiowaves are examples of electromagnetic waves, which are transverse mechanical waves. Sound waves are compression waves.
What distinguishes waves from mechanical waves?
Mechanical waves require a medium for their propagation whereas electromagnetic waves require a medium for their propagation.
Which of the following distinguishes electromagnetic from mechanical waves?
They don't require a medium to travel through. - apex ....what a wanker
Are the sun's rays mechanical waves or electromagnetic waves?
Electromagnetic waves
Are suns rays mechanical waves or electromagnetic waves?
Electromagnetic waves
Are light waves electromagnetic or mechanical?
light waves are electromagnetic
What is one major difference between electromagnetic waves and mechanical waves?
Mechanical waves require a medium to travel, where electromagnetic waves do not.
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.
Are tsunami waves electromagnetic?
No, they are mechanical waves.
How are electromagnetic wave and mechanical waves different?
The biggest difference is that mechanical waves require a medium to travel through and electromagnetic waves do not.
What do waves carry as they move?
mechanical waves carry mechanical energy and electromagnetic waves carry electromagnetic energy.
What is non mechanical wave?
Non mechanical waves are Eletro magnetic waves. We can devide 2 waves. 1 is mechanical waves & 2 is electromagnetic waves. For example Sound is a mechanical wave & Light is an electromagnetic wave.
How are em waves different from mechanical waves?
mechanical waves need a medium to travel through, electromagnetic waves do not. Electromagnetic waves can travel through space, mechanical waves can not.:PElectromagnetic waves do not require a medium, but mechanical waves do.
