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electromagnetic- light travels in the form of waves
( visible spectrum- 380-760 nanometres)
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoit is a electromagnetic wave because it does not need matter through
it is right because i am looking at my sci. book and that is what it says
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∙ 11y agoLight is not a mechanical wave it is an electromagnetic wave. Mechanical wave is the one which needs very badly a material medium. But light even through free space can travel.
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∙ 15y agoElectromagnetic!!
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Is the light wave electromagnetic or no?
The light wave is electromagnetic yes.
Energy that travels at speed of light?
That can be light, or some other electromagnetic wave (light is an electromagnetic wave), or gravitational waves.
What distinguishes electromagnetic waves from mechanical waves?
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....
Is a radio wave mechanical or electromagnetic wave?
Radio waves are electromagnetic. That's how they can get down here from satellites.
What kind of Wave is an electromagnetic wave how fast does it travel?
An electromagnetic wave is a wave with electric component and magnetic component. In free space (vacuum), an electromagnetic wave travels with the speed of light, that is 3x10^8 m/s. In fact, light is also an electromagnetic wave.
Is a lightwave a mechanical wave?
No. A light wave is a transverse electromagnetic wave.
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.
Which of the following is not a mechanical wave' a transverse a longitudinal or a electromagnetic?
An electromagnetic wave is not a mechanical wave.
Is firelight a electromagnetic or mechanical wave?
mechanical
is An electromagnetic wave is a mechanical wave/true or false?
True, because mechanical waves require a medium for propagation.
What kind of waves are sound and light?
Sound is a mechanical wave.Light is an electromagnetic wave.
Is An electromagnetic wave is a mechanical wave?
No.
Is a gamma wave a mechanical wave?
No, a gamma wave is not a mechanical wave. The gamma ray is considered an electromagnetic wave.
Was the Kashmir earthquake caused by a mechanical wave or electromagnetic wave?
A mechanical wave.
Is water a mechanical or electromagnetic wave?
Mechanical.
Why do we need mediums with regards to waves?
Wave is nothing but a transferring of disturbance. So it needs a medium. But if medium is to be material then the wave is named as mechanical wave. If medium is not to be a material and if free space is enough then the wave is found to be electromagnetic. Sound is a mechanical wave and light is 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.
