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Light waves is the distance between two wave crests.
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So you get the idea of light waves. Now these waves possess certain wavelengths. That is why we are able to perceive the various shades of colors. Light waves explain phenomenons like reflection, refraction, diffraction, interference, dispersion, etc. But there are some properties that cannot be explained by light waves such as scattering or shielding effect, Black body radiation,Compton effect,etc.(The last few terms are generally observed in the quantum world). These are explained by something called the particle nature of light waves. It is proven that light contains both waves as well as particle nature.
I like to end my discussion here because i do not know which standard you study in or are you a scientist. So the latter part of my discussion can be either alien to you or very disappointing(based on the fact that you are a first grader or a scientist respectively).
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Quasars are among the strongest sources of?
Light and radio waves.
Why can astronauts not hear one another when traveling in space?
The light waves they reflect travel through empty space but sound waves do not.
In which type of wave does light travel?
All the electro-magnetic waves travel at the speed of light. Electromagnetic spectrum includes the following: * X-rays * Gamma rays * Ultraviolet rays * Infrared waves * Microwaves * Radio waves * Cosmic rays
What the similarities between echoes of sound and images in a mirror?
Echoes of sound and images in a mirror involves sound waves and light waves respectively being reflected off a surface.
What is a neutron star which emits radiation that reaches the earth as radio waves and flashes of visible light?
pulsar
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
How can light waves move through space?
Light waves, unlike sound, do not require a medium.
Light wave an sample of mechanical wave?
Light waves are not considered mechanical waves because they do not require a medium to propagate. Mechanical waves, on the other hand, require a medium (such as air, water, or solids) to travel through. Light waves are electromagnetic waves that can travel through a vacuum.
What distinguishes a light wave from all other mechanical waves?
Light waves are electromagnetic waves that do not require a medium to travel through, unlike mechanical waves which require a medium such as air or water. This means that light waves can travel through a vacuum, such as outer space, while mechanical waves cannot.
Light and sound waves have many similar properties however light waves are what while sound waves are what?
Light waves are eletromagnetic waves and sound waves are mechanical waves. Additionally, a light wave is a transverse wave that does not require a medium through which to travel. Sound waves, on the other hand, are longitudinal waves where the source transfers the mechanical energy of the sound wave into the medium so it can travel.
Are light waves electromagnetic or mechanical?
Light waves are electromagnetic in nature. They consist of oscillating electric and magnetic fields that do not require a medium (such as air or water) to propagate through. This is different from mechanical waves, like sound waves, which require a medium to travel through.
Is Light is an example of a mechanical wave?
No, light is not an example of a mechanical wave. Light is an example of an electromagnetic wave, which does not require a medium to propagate, unlike mechanical waves like sound waves which do require a medium.
What are some similarities and differences between the light and sound waves?
Similarities: Both light and sound waves are forms of energy that travel in waves. They can both be reflected, refracted, and diffracted. Differences: Light waves can travel through a vacuum, while sound waves require a medium to travel through. Light waves are electromagnetic waves, while sound waves are mechanical waves that require a medium to propagate. Light waves travel much faster than sound waves.
Does a electromagnetic spectrum consists of sound waves and light waves?
No, the electromagnetic spectrum consists of electromagnetic waves, which include light waves but not sound waves. Sound waves are mechanical waves that require a medium, such as air or water, to travel, while electromagnetic waves do not require a medium and can travel through a vacuum.
What is an example of a wave that doesn't require medium?
Electromagnetic waves, including light waves.
Is a electromagnetic waves a form of sound?
No, electromagnetic waves are not a form of sound. Electromagnetic waves, such as light, travel through the vacuum of space and do not require a medium to propagate, while sound waves require a medium, such as air or water, to travel.
What kind of wave does not require medium?
Electromagnetic waves, such as light waves and radio waves, do not require a medium to travel through. These waves can travel through a vacuum, unlike mechanical waves which require a medium to propagate, like sound waves in air or water waves in the ocean.
