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Mechanical waves are waves that need a medium to go through.

Some examples are ocean waves, seismic waves, and sound waves.

Also when a slinky moves back and forth or at right angles it is like a wave.

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What are three facts about compressional waves?

Compressional waves are also known as longitudinal waves, where particles move back and forth in the same direction as the wave. These waves are characterized by the compression and rarefaction of the medium they travel through. Examples of compressional waves include sound waves and seismic waves.


Are water waves compressional waves?

Compressional waves are waves that produce compression and rarefaction when traveling through a medium. Water waves are not considered as compressional waves.


What kinda of wave is a compressional wave?

A compressional wave is a type of wave that moves by causing particles in a medium to compress and expand in the same direction as the wave is moving. These waves are also known as longitudinal waves. Examples include sound waves and seismic waves.


What are examples of electromagnetic waves?

Transverse and Compressional electromagetic waves Another opinion: No electromagnetic waves are compressional waves. They're all transverse. I think what the question was looking for is: -- Heat and visible light -- Radio waves and X-rays -- Ultraviolet and gamma rays etc.


Are sound waves transverse waves or compressional waves Why?

Compressional, gasses can be compressed but cannot be wiggled side to side.


Which waves move in compressional motion?

Compressional waves, also known as longitudinal waves, move in a back-and-forth motion parallel to the direction of wave propagation. These waves cause particles in the medium to move closer together and farther apart as the wave passes through. Examples include sound waves and seismic waves.


What are 2 examples of electromagnetic waves?

Transverse and Compressional electromagetic waves Another opinion: No electromagnetic waves are compressional waves. They're all transverse. I think what the question was looking for is: -- Heat and visible light -- Radio waves and X-rays -- Ultraviolet and gamma rays etc.


Are seismic waves transverse or compressional waves?

Seismic waves can be either transverse or compressional. P-waves are compressional waves that travel fastest, while S-waves are transverse waves that travel slower. Both types of waves are generated by earthquakes and used to study the Earth's interior.


Can compressional waves travel through a vacuum?

No, compressional waves require a medium to travel through, so they cannot travel through a vacuum where there is no matter. Sound waves, which are compressional waves, cannot propagate through a vacuum.


What is known as P waves?

primary waves or compressional waves


What waves can be either transverse or conpressional?

Electromagnetic waves can be either transverse or compressional, depending on their polarization. Transverse waves have oscillations perpendicular to the direction of propagation, while compressional waves have oscillations parallel to the direction of propagation. For example, light waves are transverse, while sound waves are compressional.


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