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What is the property that creates the different kinds of electromagnetic waves?
wavelength
What do P waves do to buildings?
P waves (primary waves) are the first waves generated by an earthquake and travel faster than other seismic waves. These waves push and pull on structures in a back-and-forth motion, causing buildings to move horizontally. While they may not cause as much damage as other seismic waves, such as S waves or surface waves, P waves can still contribute to structural damage and shaking of buildings during an earthquake.
What are properties of waves?
There are different kinds of wave, such as sound waves, electromagnetic waves, water waves etc. So the first property I would describe as the wave medium. Then you would have the additional properties of amplitude and frequency.
Structure and functions of the equipment used to produce wave energy?
There are many different kinds of waves, and many different kinds of wave energy, and many different kinds of equipment used to produce such energy. For example, a lightbulb, since light is a form of electromagnetic wave.
What kinds of waves can a trumpet make?
triangle waves
Why are surface waves more destructive to buildings than the initial seismic wave in an earthquake?
Surface waves are more destructive to buildings than the initial seismic waves because they travel along the Earth's surface and have larger amplitudes and longer durations. This results in greater ground motion, causing more significant shaking and swaying of structures. Additionally, surface waves can create complex wave patterns that amplify the effects on buildings, leading to increased damage compared to the faster, less damaging primary (P) and secondary (S) waves that arrive first.
Is it true that different kinds of E-M waves travel through space at different speeds?
No. All E-M waves travel through space at the same speed, known as the"Speed of Light".
Why do radio waves diffract around building's while light waves do not?
Light waves do diffract, but the effect is very very small. In general diffraction effects are important when the object interacting with the wave has dimensions that are comparable to the wavelength of the wave. Light waves have much shorter wavelength compared to the radio waves. Hence the effect. (It should also be noted that radio waves penetrate buildings much better than light waves, but that leads to a more nuanced discussion of diffraction effects.)
What waves affect tall buildings more?
The seismic waves affect tall buildings more. It is because shaking may cause them to collide.
When seismic waves interact with boundaries between different kinds of rock within earth they can be refracted?
Yes. You are true.
What type of effects are produced by synthesizers?
Synthesizers produce different types of sound effects through the use of electronic waves, the waves being converted to sound. For example, synthesizers are often used on piano keyboards.
What are two kinds of energy that travels in waves?
Kinetic and electromagnetic energy can travel in waves.
