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No, Mechanical waves means that the waves require a medium in order to pass through. For instance, sound is a mechanical wave because it requires the air to travel through (or any material -- such as water). Light waves are electromagnetic waves because they produce an oscillating electric/magnetic field as it travels. Also because it requires no medium to travel through, this is why the sun's light may reach us here on earth. (Note: it was previously thought that the medium in space which allowed light to travel through, this was referred to as the ether - this is false, space is a vacuum.)
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What are waves that travel through matter called?
The type of waves that travel through matter are Electromagnetic waves.
What travels in waves?
Mechanical waves such as sound and water waves.Electromagnetic waves, such as light, radio, microwaves, x-rays.
Are the sun's rays mechanical waves or electromagnetic waves?
Electromagnetic waves
What is the material called that waves travel through?
Any material through which any wave travels is called a medium. Ocean waves travel through the medium of seawater. Sound cannot travel through outer space, because there is no medium there to support sound waves. Mechanical waves such as sound and vibration require a medium through which to travel. Usually air, or a solid or liquid - matter in other words.
Which travels sound or light?
Both light and sound travel. Light travels the fastest.
Are water waves electromagnetic waves?
No.They are mechanical waves.
What are the examples mechanical waves?
Examples of mechanical waves include sound waves, water waves, and seismic waves. These waves require a medium, such as air, water, or solid material, to propagate energy.
What are all mechanical waves?
Mechanical waves are waves that require a medium to travel through, such as water waves, sound waves in air, and seismic waves in the Earth's crust. These waves transfer energy through the oscillation of particles in the medium.
Is water waves a electromagnetic wave?
No, water waves are mechanical waves that result from the movement of water molecules. Electromagnetic waves, on the other hand, are waves of energy that do not require a medium to travel through and include light, radio waves, and microwaves.
What type of energy are water waves?
Water waves are a form of mechanical energy, specifically a type of kinetic energy resulting from the movement of water particles.
What waves require a medium and what waves do not?
Mechanical waves require a medium (substance) to travel in, other waves do not. For example, sound is a mechanical wave and require a medium (air, water, etc.), light is not a mechanical wave and does not require a medium
What is the mediums for ripples on a pond?
It's either mechanical waves or water. Mechanical waves is what categeory it falls under, but water is an example of the medium.
What are the example of mechanical waves?
water waves on a shore, sound waves, earth quakes.
Are water wave mechanical waves?
yes.
Most waves that travel through a substance are what kind of waves?
Most waves that travel through a substance are mechanical waves. These waves require a medium (such as water, air, or solids) to propagate. Sound waves, seismic waves, and ocean waves are examples of mechanical waves.
Are Electromagnetic waves and transverse waves two types of mechanical waves?
No, electromagnetic waves are not mechanical waves; they do not require a medium to travel through. Transverse waves are a type of mechanical wave that require a medium for propagation; examples include waves on a string or water waves.
What type of mechanical waves are water waves?
Water waves are a type of mechanical wave called surface waves. They are caused by the oscillation of water particles at the surface of a body of water due to energy transfer from a disturbance, such as wind or a moving object.
