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No, an electromagnetic wave is NOT a compressional wave. An electromagnetic wave is best described as a transverse wave.
Remember that in a compressional wave, the energy moves parallel to the medium of the wave, while in a transverse wave, the energy moves perpendicular to the medium.
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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.
Which wave is not electromagnetic wave?
Mexican Wave? A non-electromagnetic wave.
What type of wave is a light wave an example of?
Light is an example of a electromagnetic wave.
What kind of wave does electromagnetic energy travel in?
The wave is called an electromagnetic wave.
Is light a mechanial wave or an electromagnetic wave A tranverse wave or a compressional wave?
electromagnetic, transverse
Which type of energy travels in waves?
An electromagnetic wave, such as light.An electromagnetic wave, such as light.An electromagnetic wave, such as light.An electromagnetic wave, such as light.
Is a radiowave an electromagnetic wave or a transverse wave?
Both. A radio wave is an electromagnetic wave; therefore it is a transverse wave.
Is the light wave electromagnetic or no?
The light wave is electromagnetic yes.
Which of the following is not a mechanical wave' a transverse a longitudinal or a electromagnetic?
An electromagnetic wave is not a mechanical wave.
What do you call energy transferred as an electromagnetic wave?
I would call it an electromagnetic wave, or electromagnetic energy.
Is electromagnetic a transverse wave?
Yes, electromagnetic radiation does travel as a transverse wave
Is air an example of an electromagnetic wave?
No. -- A fruitcake is a mixture of solids. It is not an electromagnetic wave. -- A martini is a mixture of liquids. It is not an electromagnetic wave. -- Air is a mixture of gases. It is not an electromagnetic wave. -- White light is a mixture of electromagnetic waves. -- An FM radio signal is a mixture of electromagnetic waves.
