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There are basically three types of waves in nature. 1) Transverse wave. 2) Longitudinal wave. 3) Matter waves. Transverse wave is the one in which the motion of particles takes place in the direction perpendicular to that of the propagation of the wave. For example consider the vibration in the string. The wave goes along the length of the string but the string particles maintain a to and fro motion in a direction normal to that of the string. A snapshot of a vibrating string will resemble the graph of a sine or cosine function. This is how a typical mechanical wave propagates. It may also be noted that it requires no medium for transmission On the contrary a sound wave is a longitudinal wave.In a longitudinal wave, propagation takes place in a direction of motion of particles.i.e the particles are in state of compression and rarefactions. plus it requires a medium for transmission
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Why is a longitudinal mechanical wave a sound wave?
a longitudinal wave is a vibration like sound therfore a longditudinal wave is a sound. The pressure Vibrations of frequency between 16 - 20000 hertz, which propagates in medium we perceive as a sound. But longitudinal mechanical wave is not necessarily sound - for example wave along the spring, or density waves forming spiral structure of galaxies!
What is the difference between a mechanical wave or a transverse wave?
Electromagnetic waves do not lose energy over time. The field of magnetism swaps form and orientation with the electric field and back. There are frictional losses in mechanical waves which dampen them out over time.
What type of s mechanical wave is a sound wave?
A sound wave is a longitudinal mechanical wave, meaning the particles in the medium move parallel to the direction of the wave propagation. This distinguishes it from a transverse wave, where the particles move perpendicular to the wave propagation.
Example of a mechanical wave?
An example of a mechanical wave is a sound wave traveling through the air. Sound waves require a medium, such as air, to transfer energy through compression and rarefaction of the molecules. The vibration of the air particles creates a mechanical disturbance that propagates as a sound wave.
What is the difference between a mechanical wave and an electromagnetic wave?
A mechanical wave requires a medium (such as air or water) to travel through, while an electromagnetic wave can travel through a vacuum (like space) because it does not need a medium.
What is the difference between a sound and a sound wave?
you figure it out
What is the name of the mechanical wave that sound propagates with?
Sound propagates through a longitudinal wave, a type of mechanical wave.
Is a mechanical wave a sound wave?
Yes, a sound wave is a mechanical wave. Sound waves need a medium (like air) to travel through. The energy of the wave, the mechanical energy, is transferred into the medium through which it is propagated.
What wave is the sound?
mechanical comperisional wave.
The main difference between a radio wave and a sound wave is their different?
They're very different. A sound wave is a longitudinal wave and a radio wave is a transverse wave, radio waves are in the same family as light because they're electromagnetic waves whereas sound waves are just caused by particles passing on a vibration.
Why is a longitudinal mechanical wave a sound wave?
a longitudinal wave is a vibration like sound therfore a longditudinal wave is a sound. The pressure Vibrations of frequency between 16 - 20000 hertz, which propagates in medium we perceive as a sound. But longitudinal mechanical wave is not necessarily sound - for example wave along the spring, or density waves forming spiral structure of galaxies!
The difference between a low amplitude sound wave and a high amplitude sound wave is what?
The difference is that a low wave have long and smooth wave and a high wave has skinny and cramped togetther waves
What are some mechanical wave?
Mechanical wave needs a medium to travel. Examples :- Sound Wave, Seismic Wave etc.
What is the difference between a mechanical wave or a transverse wave?
Electromagnetic waves do not lose energy over time. The field of magnetism swaps form and orientation with the electric field and back. There are frictional losses in mechanical waves which dampen them out over time.
What type of s mechanical wave is a sound wave?
A sound wave is a longitudinal mechanical wave, meaning the particles in the medium move parallel to the direction of the wave propagation. This distinguishes it from a transverse wave, where the particles move perpendicular to the wave propagation.
What waves are mechanical?
Mechanical wave needs a medium to travel. Examples :- Sound Wave, Seismic Wave etc.
Why isn't sound a part of the em spectrum?
Sound is a mechanical wave, not an electromagnetic wave.
