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Transverse in nature.
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How do sound waves differ from water waves?
they differ because waves are sound waves and water waves are waves in the water.
Is water waves a electromagnetic wave?
No, water waves are mechanical waves.
Are longitudinal waves water waves?
Yes, water waves are a combination of both longitudinal and transverse motions.
How are water waves different from electromagnetic waves?
electromagnetic waves can travel through vacuum while water waves travel in water.
Are light waves and water waves examples of transverse waves?
Yes (but not sound in water)
Are water waves compressional waves?
Compressional waves are waves that produce compression and rarefaction when traveling through a medium. Water waves are not considered as compressional waves.
How do peaks and valleys create water waves?
Peaks and valleys to not create water waves, they are characteristic elements of water waves.
What are characteristics of water waves make them transverse waves?
There are many forms of water waves. The characteristics of water waves that are transverse waves are that the particles of the wave move perpendicular to the direction the wave moves.
What are 3 catigories of waves?
water waves, light waves, and sound waves
What type of energy are water waves?
Water waves have mechanical energy.
Are water waves electromagnetic waves?
No.They are mechanical waves.
What does contrast electromagnetic waves with water and sound waves mean?
It means explain how electromagnetic waves are different than water and sound waves.
