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Waves are vibrations that pass through a substance.
The vibrations make the particles in the substance vibrate, which, in turn, make surrounding particles vibrate.
There are different kinds of waves in physics. Mechanical Waves, Electromagnetic Waves.
Mechanical waves being those on strings, for example.
Electromagnetic waves being those in electric/magnetic fields, for example. (radio waves, light, ultraviolet radiation)
Transverse waves - those waves that are perpendicular to the direction of vibration of the particles.
Longitudinal waves - those waves that are parallel to the direction of vibration of the particles.
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What are scalar waves?
Scalar waves are a type of electromagnetic that works outside of physics. They have to do with points in space.
What does physics have to do with sonography?
Sound waves are governed by the wave equation... which is physics. Most things in life come down to physics when you look at them... apart from religion.
What is scientific study of rays called?
In the field of physics, that rather depends on the frequency. Optics in the case of light waves; Acoustics in the case of audio (pressure/velocity) waves; radio-physics in the case of radio waves; and Geophysics in the case of seismic waves. I presume you do not inquire after Sting Rays.
What is frequency physics?
The Study of Frequency Waves. Types, how they are measured, etc...?
Who was the father of electromagnetic waves?
according to physics history, it was James Clerk Maxwell and his equations proved the existence of electromagnetic waves.
How do physics waves affect color?
There are many types of waves covered by physics. Only electromagnetic waves in the visible light band have the property that we call "color".
How is sound prouduced?
physics,waves vibrations and oscillations
The study of waves applies to what other subject?
physics
What are scalar waves?
Scalar waves are a type of electromagnetic that works outside of physics. They have to do with points in space.
Why would physics be used to study the movement of ocean waves?
Ocean waves are made of matter
Waves that do not not need a medium?
Two waves that do not require a medium to travel would be light waves and gravitational waves. - Zach Harris, B.S. Physics
What are the major areas of concern in physics?
Mechanics Thermodynamics Waves Electricity & Magnetism Electronics Nuclear Physics
When do you use physics?
You may never have to use physics. But physics can be applied everywhere. Your weight is a matter of physics, since weight is a force caused by gravity. Your eyesight is a matter of physics, where what you see is based upon light waves, diffraction of waves, and refraction of waves. What you hear is also a matter of physics, where sound waves have wavelengths of approximately 340 m/s. The whole universe is governed by physics through a universal law of gravitation (which also keeps our solar system in sync). Even your energy is a matter of physics, with potential energy (that which you have not used yet) and kinetic energy (energy used when in motion). And, last but not least, electricity and magnetism are both components of physics. These are just a few examples of the numerous times you can use physics in your life.
What does physics have to do with sonography?
Sound waves are governed by the wave equation... which is physics. Most things in life come down to physics when you look at them... apart from religion.
Is quantum physics a joke?
No. Quantum Physics allows us to understand our universe.The nature of electromagnetic waves and particles.
What is scientific study of rays called?
In the field of physics, that rather depends on the frequency. Optics in the case of light waves; Acoustics in the case of audio (pressure/velocity) waves; radio-physics in the case of radio waves; and Geophysics in the case of seismic waves. I presume you do not inquire after Sting Rays.
What branch of science studies how sound waves move through the air?
Acoustics is the branch of physics which deals with sound and sound waves.
