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The properties of waves are the same for all sorts of waves. If sound waves reflect it is called an echo. When light waves reflect it is simply called a reflection. Waves on the ocean can also reflect if they run into a cliff instead of a sandy beach. Reflected waves often cause what are called standing waves where waves travelling in opposite directions reinforce each other and cancel each other out. One point of the wave will hardly move and another point will move up and down double the distance it would if there is only one wave. This is very dangerous for boats. Light also can be made to create standing waves. In radio, antennas must be adjusted to get a Standing Wave Ratio of 1:1 so it works for electrical waves in a wire as well. In live concerts, standing waves can mean real trouble for the sound engineers trying to balance the reflected waves from the back of the hall or auditorium. It is often better to have such concerts outside to avoid such problems.
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What stops sound waves from traveling?
Sound waves can be stopped or absorbed by dense materials such as walls, buildings, or soundproofing materials that prevent the waves from passing through. Additionally, sound waves can be reflected or refracted if they encounter surfaces that are not conducive to their propagation.
Which is a property of light waves but not sound waves?
why cannot it be both? by definition, amplititude is the extreme range of fluctuating quantity. swing range of a pendulum, current flow,bla,bla,bla. amplitude MODULATION is in reference to radio waves with regards to signal RANGE ie: AM Radio- amplitude modulation am bounces and the range of frequency is modulated within the extreme band withs of the wave.
Do sound waves travel the same?
no
Give an exaple of a longitudinal and transverse wave?
An example of a longitudinal wave is sound waves, where the disturbance of particles is parallel to the direction of wave propagation. An example of a transverse wave is light waves, where the disturbance of particles is perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation.
Compared to the velocity of radio waves the velocity of visible light waves is?
The velocity of visible light waves is the same as the velocity of radio waves in a vacuum, both traveling at the speed of light (approximately 299,792 kilometers per second).
How can sound and light both be reflected?
Most objects we know of will reflect both. If you can see an object, its reflecting light. Chances are this same object will bounce sound waves too, no matter how insignificant.A thick, wide mirror will reflect light and probably a good amount of sound.
Are visible light waves the same as sound waves?
No.
Why the diffraction of light is not same as that of sound waves?
Oh but it is. When they encounter sharp edges, light and sound behave exactly the same ... in terms of their wavelengths.
When is the only time sound waves travel the same speed as light?
They never do.
Is Radiant energy is the same as sound waves true?
No, radiant energy and sound waves are not the same. Radiant energy refers to electromagnetic radiation such as light and heat, while sound waves are mechanical waves that require a medium, such as air or water, to propagate.
What is an example of a longitudinal wave?
Sound waves are an example of Longitudinal waves. They are waves in which the particle is displaced in a parallel direction to the direction of velocity of the wave. They are formed by a compression and expansion of particles.sound is an example for longitudinal wavesound waveLongitudinal waves, also known as "l-waves", are waves in which the displacement of the medium is in the same direction as, or the opposite direction to, the direction of travel of the wave.
Does sound waves show polarization property?
Sound waves are longitudinal waves, which means they oscillate in the same direction as their propagation. Therefore, sound waves do not exhibit polarization like transverse waves, such as light waves.
Is the Doppler effect is the same as sound waves?
I fear you're confused - BUT : The Doppler effect is similar for both sound waves and electromagnetic radiation (light, radar).
Is polarization a property of light waves but not sound waves?
That is correct. Polarization is possible only when the direction of vibration is perpendicular to the direction of the wave travel, such is in light. In sound waves, the direction of vibration (compression) is the same direction as the direction of the travel of the sound wave, and therefore polarization is not possible.
Do radio waves travel at the speed of sound at the speed of light or at some speed in between?
'Radio' waves are physically and electrically identical to light waves except for their frequency (wavelength), and they travel at the same speed as light does.
Why do you see lightning before hearing the thunder when they are made by the same event?
Light waves travel faster than sound waves!
How are earthquake sound light waves alike?
Earthquake sound waves and light waves are both forms of energy that travel in waves. However, earthquake sound waves are mechanical waves that require a medium to travel through, while light waves are electromagnetic waves that can travel through a vacuum. Both types of waves can be characterized by their wavelength, frequency, and amplitude.
