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James Clerk[sic] Maxwell was able to show that an electric field vibrating at a specific frequency would result in a magnetic field vibrating at exactly that same frequency, and that the latter magnetic field would result in an electric field vibrating at the same frequency -- ad infinitem. He was also able to show that this continual vibration would travel away from its starting point at the speed of light -- thus showing that light, at its basic nature, is a vibrating EM field. Experiments showed that pretty much all predictions based on Maxwell's Equations did, indeed, occur -- such as this EM field travelling without any media needed.
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One difference between reflection and refaction of light waves is the?
In reflection, the light waves travel within the same media and maintains the same speed but in refraction light waves travel through a different media and so their speed changes.
What are 3 examples of media that waves travel through?
Air: Sound waves travel through air and can be heard as sound. Water: Water waves travel through bodies of water like oceans, lakes, and rivers. Electromagnetic spectrum: Light waves, radio waves, microwaves, and other forms of electromagnetic waves travel through a vacuum or various materials.
What are disturbances that carry energy through matter?
These disturbances are known as "waves". Examples include compression waves in air or other media (i.e., sound), and electromagnetic waves, which can travel both through matter and through empty space.
Mechanical waves require what?
Mechanical waves require media through which they can travel.
What are waves that travel through space at the speed of light called?
All electromagnetic waves travel through space at the "speed of light". Light is one form of electromagnetic waves.
Are em waves longitudinal are transverse?
EM waves are both Transverse and Longitudinal.
Is it true that the Reflection occurs when waves bounce back to their origin after encountering a boundary between two media?
Yes, reflection occurs when waves encounter a boundary between two different media and bounce back towards their origin. This phenomenon is commonly observed with various types of waves, including light and sound waves. Waves can reflect off boundaries at different angles depending on the properties of the media they are traveling through.
How do sound waves travel further through media such as water and steel?
dense media
What media can let sound or light wave through?
Materials such as air, water, glass, and certain metals can allow sound or light waves to pass through them. These materials are known for their transparent or translucent properties, which enable the transmission of sound or light.
Do light and sound both move in waves?
Yes, both light and sound can be described as waves. Light waves are electromagnetic waves, while sound waves are mechanical waves. They both propagate through a medium, although light can also travel through a vacuum.
What types of waves are light waves?
Light waves are electromagnetic waves that consist of oscillating electric and magnetic fields. They travel through space at the speed of light and can move through a vacuum. Light waves have a wide range of frequencies, which determines their color and energy.
If light is passed through the following polarizing filter which light waves will be able to pass through?
horizontal waves only
