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What does contrast electromagnetic waves with water and sound waves mean?
It means explain how electromagnetic waves are different than water and sound waves.
What two ways are light and sound different?
sound waves are faster in water than in land, light waves are faster in land
How do sound and light waves differ in terms of their propagation through different mediums?
Sound waves require a medium, such as air or water, to travel through, while light waves can travel through a vacuum. Sound waves travel slower than light waves and can be absorbed or reflected by different materials, while light waves can pass through most materials without being absorbed.
Can mechanical waves travel through the vacuum?
Since most mechanically driven waves are sound than: No.
Does most wave travel at the same speed?
No, different types of waves travel at different speeds depending on the medium they are traveling through. For example, light waves travel faster in a vacuum than in other materials. Sound waves travel faster in solids than in gases.
Are there animals that pick up sound waves different than human?
yep! plenty
Do all sound waves carry the same amount of energy?
No, sound waves can carry different amounts of energy depending on factors such as amplitude and frequency. Higher amplitude and frequency sound waves typically have more energy than lower amplitude and frequency sound waves.
What is the theory of sound waves and how does it explain the propagation of sound through different mediums?
The theory of sound waves explains how sound travels through different mediums. Sound waves are vibrations that move through air, water, or solids. When an object vibrates, it creates sound waves that travel through the medium by compressing and expanding the molecules. The speed of sound waves depends on the medium's density and elasticity. Sound waves can travel faster in solids than in liquids or gases because the molecules are closer together.
How are sound waves refracted?
Sound waves are refracted when they travel through air layers with different temperatures. The change in temperature causes the sound waves to bend towards the cooler air, resulting in a change in their direction. This phenomenon can result in the sound being heard further away or in a different location than expected.
What substances can sound waves pass through?
Sound waves can pass through solids, liquids, and gases. The speed and efficiency of sound transmission can vary between different substances, with solids generally transmitting sound waves more effectively than liquids or gases.
Why do light waves have a far shorter wavelength than sound waves?
sound waves travel faster slower than light waves In air, sound travels around 300m/s.
In what ways are sound waves and electromagnetic waves different?
Sound waves require a medium to travel through, while electromagnetic waves can travel through a vacuum. Sound waves are mechanical waves that require particles to propagate, while electromagnetic waves are made up of oscillating electric and magnetic fields. Sound waves are slower than electromagnetic waves and are typically used for communication over short distances, while electromagnetic waves can travel long distances at the speed of light.
