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Energy is transferred by all these three types of waves. The media for these three are water, space and air respectively.
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Light waves differ fundamentally from either water waves or sound waves because?
Sound and water waves are mechanical and therefore need a medium. Light is an electromagnetic wave which travels as a particle-wave, so it does not need a medium to travel through.
Light and sound waves have many similar properties however light waves are what while sound waves are what?
Light waves are eletromagnetic waves and sound waves are mechanical waves. Additionally, a light wave is a transverse wave that does not require a medium through which to travel. Sound waves, on the other hand, are longitudinal waves where the source transfers the mechanical energy of the sound wave into the medium so it can travel.
Differences between light and sound waves?
The differences between light and sound are as follows:Light can be considered to be made of waves as well as particles. Sound is only a wave. It does not show particle nature.Light waves are electromagnetic waves while sound waves are mechanical waves.Light waves are transverse while sound waves are longitudinal.Light waves can travel in vacuum. Sound waves require a material medium to travel, and hence, cannot travel in vacuum.The speed of light in a medium is constant. The velocity of sound waves can change.In sound waves, the particles of the medium actually oscillate. In a light wave, the electric and magnetic vectors oscillate.Light waves can be polarized, but sound waves cannot.Light waves travel much faster than sound waves. The speed of light is a physical constant. Its value is exactly 299,792,458 metres per second in vacuuum. The speed of sound is 343 metres per second in dry air at 20°C.And finally, a simple one - you can see light while you can hear sound.
What is faster then sound waves?
speed of light
Can sound waves be polarized like electromagnetic waves can?
For polarization the direction of the oscillation has to be perpendicular to the direction of travel. In sound waves, which are longitudinal waves, this isn't the case and thereby can not be polarized.
Where do waves transfer energy?
they transfer energy through sound water and air.
Are light waves and water waves examples of transverse waves?
Yes (but not sound in water)
What are 3 catigories of waves?
water waves, light waves, and sound waves
What is the fastest way to send information using sound waves light waves or water waves?
Light waves
What do water waves light waves and sound waves transfer through vibrations?
scroll down to find out :o WOW u stupid just waisted 10 seconds of ur life
What type of waves of the ocean?
For example, water waves, sound, light.
What are the Types of waves encounter daily?
Water waves, sound, light.
What does sound waves water waves and light waves have in common?
Hi! This is my first time answering one of these questions. But I believe that they are all in common because they all transfer energy from one place to another.
What two ways are light and sound different?
sound waves are faster in water than in land, light waves are faster in land
Do light waves transfer energy?
Do light waves transfer energy
What type of waves occur in the ocean?
For example, water waves, sound, light.
What do light waves transfer?
Light is a wave, so there are no waves transferring light.
