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What are the 2 differences between mechanical and electromagnetic waves?
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∙ 12y ago
matter waves | electro magnetic waves
1)matter wave is associated with moving |1)oscillating charged particle gives rise to electro
particle. |magnetic wave.
2)wavelength depends on the mass of the |2)wavelength depends on the energy of photon
particle and its velocity lambda=h/mv.| lambda=hc/e.
3)can travel with a velocity greater than| 3)travels with velocity of light
the velocity of light. | c=3*10 power 8 m/sec
4)matter wave is not electro magnetic |4)electric field and magnetic field oscillate perpendicular
wave. |to each other.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 12y agoSound (and vibration) waves have their two related components, pressure and velocity. And these quantities require a medium for their expression.
[You cannot have pressure or velocity in a vacuum!] Sound and vibration need a medium for their transmission.
Electromagnetic waves have the two related components, their electric field and their magnetic field. These electromagnetic waves may transmit through a vacuum.
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∙ 14y agotransverse matter waves need a particle of matter to exist. they also travel at one speed, the speed of light. A transverse wave is a moving wave that consists of a single swing of movement in one direction ocurring perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer.
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∙ 12y agoMechanical Waves
- caused by vibration
- needs medium (air) to propagate (move)
Electromagnetic Waves
- Caused my vibrating 'charged' particles
- doesn't need meduim (air) to propagate (move)
(basically in can still move in space )
Hope that answers your question !
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∙ 12y agoMechanical waves need matter to
transfer energy, while
electromagnetic waves do not.
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What is the reason for ultrasonic waves not being in the form of electromagnetic waves?
Ultrasonic waves are high frequency sonic waves. They're sound, which is mechanical energy. Electromagnetic waves are waves of electromagnetic energy, like radio waves or light. Mechanical energy is different from electromagnetic energy, hence the reason for ultrasonic waves not taking the form of electromagnetic waves.
Electromagnetic waves are not mechanical waves which means they can travel in a?
vacuum
Which of the following distinguishes electromagnetic from mechanical waves?
They don't require a medium to travel through. - apex ....what a wanker
Is a radio wave mechanical or electromagnetic wave?
Radio waves are electromagnetic. That's how they can get down here from satellites.
Is sunlight and radiowaves a good example of compression waves?
Sunlight and radiowaves are examples of electromagnetic waves, which are transverse mechanical waves. Sound waves are compression waves.
What is one major difference between electromagnetic waves and mechanical waves?
Mechanical waves require a medium to travel, where electromagnetic waves do not.
Are the sun's rays mechanical waves or electromagnetic waves?
Electromagnetic waves
How are mechanical and electromagetic waves different?
Here are some differences between mechanical and electromagnetic waves.Mechanical waves can be either transverse or longitudinal. Electromagnetic waves are only transverse waves.Mechanical waves require a material medium to propagate. Thy can only travel in solids, liquids and gases. Electromagnetic waves do not require any medium. They can travel in vacuum also.Electromagnetic waves travel at the speed of light. Mechanical waves travel at much slower speeds.Mechanical waves propagate by the vibration of molecules of the medium. Electromagnetic waves travel by the oscillations of the electrical and magnetic vectors of a photon.
Are suns rays mechanical waves or electromagnetic waves?
Electromagnetic waves
Are light waves electromagnetic or mechanical?
light waves are electromagnetic
How mechanical and electromagnetic wave are different?
The biggest difference is that mechanical waves require a medium to travel through and electromagnetic waves do not.
How are electromagnetic wave and mechanical waves different?
The biggest difference is that mechanical waves require a medium to travel through and electromagnetic waves do not.
What do waves carry as they move?
mechanical waves carry mechanical energy and electromagnetic waves carry electromagnetic energy.
Are tsunami waves electromagnetic?
No, they are mechanical waves.
What are the similarities and differences between mechanical wave and electromagnetic wave?
Mechanical waves need matter to transfer energy, while electromagnetic waves do not, they can travel through space, or a vaccum. Electromagnetic waves include the electromagnetic spectrum... (This includes visible light, radio waves, gamma rays, x-rays, ultraviolet rays, infra-red waves, and microwaves.) They both are able to travel through a medium of gas, liquid, or solid. Also, electromagnetic waves have the weird quantum property of sometimes acting like waves, and sometimes acting like particles.
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.
How are em waves different from mechanical waves?
mechanical waves need a medium to travel through, electromagnetic waves do not. Electromagnetic waves can travel through space, mechanical waves can not.:PElectromagnetic waves do not require a medium, but mechanical waves do.
