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Electromagnetic waves do add heat to the medium they travel through, but only when they are absorbed by matter. This is why sunlight heats the Earth. Lower frequency waves (like radio waves) pass through matter more easily without being absorbed, which is why they're used for communication.
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Is an electromagnetic a compresinal wave?
No, an electromagnetic wave is NOT a compressional wave. An electromagnetic wave is best described as a transverse wave. Remember that in a compressional wave, the energy moves parallel to the medium of the wave, while in a transverse wave, the energy moves perpendicular to the medium.
what is a type of mechanical wave motion in an elastic medium is?
Sound. Heat, light, radar & x-rays are electromagnetic.
What is the term for heat transfer because of the movement of electromagnetic wave?
radiation
Why do we need mediums with regards to waves?
Wave is nothing but a transferring of disturbance. So it needs a medium. But if medium is to be material then the wave is named as mechanical wave. If medium is not to be a material and if free space is enough then the wave is found to be electromagnetic. Sound is a mechanical wave and light is an electromagnetic wave
What medium is disturbed when a light wave is emitted from a flashlight or a candle?
When a light wave is emitted from a flashlight or a candle, the medium that is disturbed is the electromagnetic field. Light is an electromagnetic wave that consists of oscillating electric and magnetic fields propagating through space.
Why does a wave travel a medium?
Waves do not need a medium all time.it depends like u need no medium when it is electromagnetic wave.
Is a ocean wave a mechanical or Electromagnetic?
An ocean wave is considered to be a mechanical wave, as it requires a medium (water) to propagate. Electromagnetic waves, on the other hand, do not require a medium and can travel through a vacuum.
Name one kind of wave that does not require a medium?
An electromagnetic wave (this includes light) does not require a physical medium - it can travel through empty space.An electromagnetic wave (this includes light) does not require a physical medium - it can travel through empty space.An electromagnetic wave (this includes light) does not require a physical medium - it can travel through empty space.An electromagnetic wave (this includes light) does not require a physical medium - it can travel through empty space.
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.
Is heat a electromagnetic wave?
Yes.
Is sound a type of electromagnetic wave?
No, sound is not a type of electromagnetic wave. Sound is actually a mechanical wave that requires a medium (such as air, water, or solids) to travel through, while electromagnetic waves like light do not require a medium and can travel through a vacuum.
Is sound an example of an electromagnetic wave?
No. Sound is a longitudinal wave consisting of mechanical vibrations travelling through matter (solid , liquid, gas, etc). An electromagnetic wave (light) is, classically, a transversely oscillating electric and magnetic field and requires no medium in order to travel.
