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What wave is not part of the electromagnetic spectrum?

Sound waves are not part of the electromagnetic spectrum. Sound waves are mechanical waves that require a medium, such as air or water, to propagate, unlike electromagnetic waves which can travel through a vacuum.


Why are electromagnetic waves different from sound and water waves?

Electromagnetic waves do not require a medium to travel through, unlike sound and water waves which need a material medium. Electromagnetic waves also travel at the speed of light and can travel through a vacuum. Additionally, electromagnetic waves have different properties such as wavelength, frequency, and polarization compared to sound and water waves.


How are electromagnetic or light waves different from water and sound waves?

Electromagnetic or light waves are transverse waves that do not require a medium (such as air or water) to propagate, whereas water and sound waves are mechanical waves that require a medium for propagation. Electromagnetic waves can travel through a vacuum, whereas water and sound waves cannot. Additionally, electromagnetic waves travel at the speed of light, while the speed of water and sound waves depends on the medium through which they are traveling.


Which is not a type of electromagnetic wave?

Sound waves are not a type of electromagnetic wave. Sound waves are mechanical vibrations that require a medium, such as air or water, to propagate, whereas electromagnetic waves can travel through a vacuum.


Which ray does not belong in the electromagnetic spectrum?

Sound waves do not belong in the electromagnetic spectrum. Sound waves are mechanical waves that require a medium (such as air or water) to travel through, unlike the electromagnetic waves that can travel through a vacuum.


Is a sound wave a electromagnetic wave in nature?

No, a sound wave is not an electromagnetic wave. Sound waves are mechanical waves that require a medium (such as air, water, or solids) to travel through, while electromagnetic waves can travel through vacuum and do not need a medium. Sound waves are disturbances in a medium caused by vibrations, while electromagnetic waves are fluctuations in electric and magnetic fields.


How are contrast radiant energy and sound energy alike?

Contrast radiant energy and sound energy are both forms of energy that can travel through a medium, such as air or water. Contrast radiant energy travels as electromagnetic waves, while sound energy travels as mechanical waves. Both forms of energy can transfer from one object to another.


What three ways can differ electromagnetic waves from sound waves?

Electromagnetic waves are transverse in nature where as sound waves are longitudinal. Electromagnetic waves can pass even through vacuum but sound waves are mechanical waves that means it needs badly a material medium Sound waves can be sensed by ear where as electromagnetic waves are sensed by eyes.


Does a electromagnetic spectrum consists of sound waves and light waves?

No, the electromagnetic spectrum consists of electromagnetic waves, which include light waves but not sound waves. Sound waves are mechanical waves that require a medium, such as air or water, to travel, while electromagnetic waves do not require a medium and can travel through a vacuum.


How are electromagnetic (or light) waves different from water and sound waves?

Light waves and electromagnetic waves can travel through empty space. Water waves can only travel through matter. Hope this helped!


Which is not a form of electromagnetic radiation?

Sound waves are not a form of electromagnetic radiation. Sound waves are mechanical waves that require a medium, such as air or water, to propagate, whereas electromagnetic radiation can travel through a vacuum.


What are types of energy that travel in waves?

Take your pick: water waves, sound waves, electromagnetic waves, gravitational waves.