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electromagnetic wave is not a sound wave
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Is sound a type of electromagnetic wave?
No. Sound is a mechanical wave, not an EM wave.
Is sound an example of an electromagnetic wave?
No. Sound is a longitudinal wave consisting of mechanical vibrations travelling through matter (solid , liquid, gas, etc). An electromagnetic wave (light) is, classically, a transversely oscillating electric and magnetic field and requires no medium in order to travel.
When you squeeze together the coils of a spring and then release them what type of wave are you creating?
longitudinal. this is like a sound/pressure wave or how automotive traffic flows. the other type of wave is a transverse wave which describes propagation of EM radiation.
Which one of the following is NOT an example of a compressional wave a wave moving through a coiled spring sound traveling through the air sound traveling through water green light traveling thru air?
Light is an example of an electromagnetic (EM) wave. EM waves are transverse waves, not compressional waves. Sound waves are compressional waves, so both sound traveling through air and water would be compressional. Waves traveling along a coiled spring compress the coils together and spread them apart, so this is also an example of a compressional wave.
What part of the electromagnetic spectrum does the ultrasonic wave falls into?
An ultrasonic wave is not an electromagnetic wave; it is a sound wave.An ultrasonic wave is not an electromagnetic wave; it is a sound wave.An ultrasonic wave is not an electromagnetic wave; it is a sound wave.An ultrasonic wave is not an electromagnetic wave; it is a sound wave.
Is sound a type of electromagnetic wave?
No. Sound is a mechanical wave, not an EM wave.
Why isn't sound a part of the em spectrum?
Sound is a mechanical wave, not an electromagnetic wave.
Is sound an example of an electromagnetic wave?
No. Sound is a longitudinal wave consisting of mechanical vibrations travelling through matter (solid , liquid, gas, etc). An electromagnetic wave (light) is, classically, a transversely oscillating electric and magnetic field and requires no medium in order to travel.
How is sound wave different from an EM wave?
A sound wave is a succession of air molecule compression and rarefaction. So the air molecules 'vibrate' between periods of being closer together (compression) and farther apart (rarefaction). When they bounce off of your eardrum, you hear them provided the frequency and intensity are adequate. An EM wave is quite different. To be honest, you'll have to check out the wikipedia page! http:/en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electromagnetic_radiation It will propagate in a vacuum, whereas a sound wave requires a medium to travel through (like air, water..... the kitchen table.) Light is an EM wave.
When you squeeze together the coils of a spring and then release them what type of wave are you creating?
longitudinal. this is like a sound/pressure wave or how automotive traffic flows. the other type of wave is a transverse wave which describes propagation of EM radiation.
When you squeeze together the coils of a spring and release them what type of wave are you creating?
longitudinal. this is like a sound/pressure wave or how automotive traffic flows. the other type of wave is a transverse wave which describes propagation of EM radiation.
How em wave are generated from photon?
em wave is generated by photons which emitter the energy in the form of light
Which one of the following is NOT an example of a compressional wave a wave moving through a coiled spring sound traveling through the air sound traveling through water green light traveling thru air?
Light is an example of an electromagnetic (EM) wave. EM waves are transverse waves, not compressional waves. Sound waves are compressional waves, so both sound traveling through air and water would be compressional. Waves traveling along a coiled spring compress the coils together and spread them apart, so this is also an example of a compressional wave.
Is a sound wave a transverse wave?
No, a sound wave is a compressional wave.
What kind of EM wave has the lowest energy?
radio wave
Is a sound wave a electromaginic wave?
No. A sound wave is a pressure wave.
What part of the electromagnetic spectrum does the ultrasonic wave falls into?
An ultrasonic wave is not an electromagnetic wave; it is a sound wave.An ultrasonic wave is not an electromagnetic wave; it is a sound wave.An ultrasonic wave is not an electromagnetic wave; it is a sound wave.An ultrasonic wave is not an electromagnetic wave; it is a sound wave.
