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They technically are not "hot" per se....they are forms of radiation.

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Light energy travels in the form of?

They travels in the form of waves and are filtered through the Earth's atmosphere.


Do all forms of energy travel in waves?

In short, no. Most energy that travels via waves is electromagnetic, although sound (and probably a few other types of energy) travels has waveforms too. A couple of examples of energy that don't travel in waves are potential energy, kinetic energy and chemical energy. Thermal energy can travel via waves as radiation energy (electromagnetic). Other forms of thermal energy transfer doesn't travel in waves.


What is the Energy that travels across distances in the form of electromagnetic waves?

Energy transfered in the form of electromagnetic waves is classified according to wavelength of the radiation. Radio waves, microwaves, infrared radiation, visible light, ultraviolet light, X-rays and gamma rays are all forms of electromagnetic radiation.


What energy such as ultraviolet radiation travels in the form of waves?

I think your confused over the definition of "energy", all electromagnetic waves carry "energy" in the form of photons, photon energy is equal to E=hf (Planck constant x frequency) frequency can be found from f=c (speed of light in a vacuum)/wavelength


What 2 forms of energy are created by waves?

No form of energy is ever created, you can only change one form into another. Waves come in many forms, and all of them carry energy, which can be transformed into other kinds of energy. Water waves, for instance, carry kinetic energy which can drive a generator to produce electrical energy, as well as waste heat energy. Light energy travels as waves, and this can be changed by a solar cell into electrical energy, or by a plant into chemical energy.

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Why does a radio waves carry less energy than an ultraviolet wave?

From the equation E=hv where h= plank's constant v=frequency and ultraviolet waves has more frequency than radio waves hence ultraviolet waves have more energy.


Why does a radio wave carry less energy than an ultraviolet wave?

From the equation E=hv where h= plank's constant v=frequency and ultraviolet waves has more frequency than radio waves hence ultraviolet waves have more energy.


Does an infrared have have more or less energy than an ultraviolet wave?

Infrared waves have far less energy than ultraviolet, being much further down the spectrum.


What type of energy does a bulb produce?

A light bulb radiates energy in form of electromagnetic waves. Most of them are in the infrared part of the spectrum (heat), some visible light and some in higher regions of the spectrum (ultraviolet), especially bulbs with very high filament temperature (halogen).Another answerA light bulb does not "produce" energy it uses electricity or more specifically changes electrical energy to electromagnetic waves in the forms of thermal and light.Thermal (or heat) waves at invisible infrared frequenciesLight waves at visible frequencies and invisible ultraviolet frequenciesFurther noteElectromagnetic radiation that has a wavelength in the range from about 4,000 (violet) to about 7,700 (red) angstroms may be perceived by the normal unaided human eye.


What waves transfer thermal energy?

Electromagnetic waves transfer thermal energy through radiation. These waves include infrared radiation, which is commonly associated with heat transfer.


Does ultaviolet waves have more energy than x-rays?

No, X-rays have more energy than ultraviolet waves. X-rays have shorter wavelengths and higher frequencies compared to ultraviolet waves, which results in higher energy levels.


A form of energy that can produce heat light magnetism and electrical charges?

Electromagnetic energy is a form of energy that can produce heat, light, magnetism, and electrical charges. This energy is carried by electromagnetic waves, which include radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-rays, and gamma rays.


What is the process by which thermal energy is transferred through electromagnetic waves?

The process by which thermal energy is transferred through electromagnetic waves is called radiation.


What has more energy ultraviolet waves or X rays?

X-rays have more energy than ultraviolet waves. X-rays have shorter wavelengths and higher frequencies compared to ultraviolet waves, making them more energetic and able to penetrate through materials more effectively.


What travels faster radio waves or ultraviolet waves?

neither... they both are electromagnetic waves and therefore travel at the same speed... but ultraviolet waves have a higher frequency and also have more energy than radio waves


What electromagnetic waves would you expect to produce a photoelectric effect radio waves infrared waves ultraviolet waves X rays or gamma rays?

ultraviolet rays, X-rays, and gamma rays would all do that


What forms of energy travels in varying wavelengths such as visible light infrared waves radio waves ultraviolet waves and X-rays?

Electromagnetic energy