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There really isn't much of a connection between GPS (global positioning system) and sound waves. Sound waves are mechanical energy. They're pressure waves (force) that are transmitted into the medium through which they are going to travel. GPS is all about electromagnetic waves. And they can travel through the vacuum of space (as well as atmosphere, though with some scattering loss). GPS is a linked group of orbiting satellites that, for any given place and any given moment, form what may be referred to as a "constellation" (yes, just like the stars) overhead that can be used to locate a receiver on the earth. The satellites are always in motion and the constellations change, but the net result remains the same. At any time there will be enough of the birds somewhere overhead to talk to an individual receiver, and that receiver, based on the signals and the differential times at which they arrive, can calculate a geographic location. (There's a little whiz-bang processer inside that crunches all the numbers.) Need links? You got 'em.
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Does visible light waves have pitch?
no You might say that, even though nobody else ever does. A change in the frequency of sound is perceived as a different 'pitch'. A change in the frequency of light is perceived as a different 'color'. In each case, even a small change in frequency is easily perceptible to the human sensory system. Who cares what word you use to describe it !
What do different waves travel through?
Mechanical waves, such as sound waves, travel through a medium like air, water, or solids. Electromagnetic waves, like light and radio waves, can travel through a vacuum because they do not need a medium to propagate.
What instrument do we use to detect sound waves?
Sonar
The name for the use of high frequency sound waves in an imaging process that is used to diagnose patient illness is?
Ultrasound imaging is the name for the use of high frequency sound waves in an imaging process used to diagnose patient illness.
What are the differences between sound waves and water waves?
sound waves are created by things that make sounds like sombody speaking or instruments. water waves are created by wind.
What electromagnetic wave does a microphone use?
A microphone uses sound waves, which are mechanical waves, to convert sound into an electrical signal. This electrical signal can then be amplified and transmitted. Electromagnetic waves, such as radio waves or light waves, are not used directly by a microphone in this process.
How many different types of waves are used in the real world?
Well, we use electromagnetic waves to see - that's called "light". We use vibration waves in the air to hear - that's "sound". We use water surface waves to surf.
Does visible light waves have pitch?
no You might say that, even though nobody else ever does. A change in the frequency of sound is perceived as a different 'pitch'. A change in the frequency of light is perceived as a different 'color'. In each case, even a small change in frequency is easily perceptible to the human sensory system. Who cares what word you use to describe it !
How do people use sound?
People use sound waves in ultrasound scans when women are pregnant. You can hear the noises the baby is making and the sound is through sound waves
What do different waves travel through?
Mechanical waves, such as sound waves, travel through a medium like air, water, or solids. Electromagnetic waves, like light and radio waves, can travel through a vacuum because they do not need a medium to propagate.
What kind of waves are used for communication?
You use sound waves to communicate.
How do humans use waves?
Humans use waves in various ways, such as for communication through radio waves, navigation through GPS signals, heating food through microwaves, and seeing objects through light waves (such as in optical technology). Waves are also used in medical imaging techniques like ultrasound and X-rays for diagnosing diseases.
How do bats use sound waves?
coz they can.
How does a journalist use science in their work?
they use sound waves
What is is radio sound heard through the use of?
Radio sound is heard through the use of radio waves, which are electromagnetic waves that can carry information from one point to another. These waves are transmitted from a radio station and received by a radio receiver, such as a radio or smartphone, which then converts the waves into sound waves that we can hear.
Scale that measures amplitude of waves?
That depends a lot on the type of waves you want to measure. For waves on water, you would measure the amplitude in meters, for sound waves you would use pressure units, for electromagnetic waves you would use either electric or magnetic units, etc.
What can be learned about oceans by using sound waves?
Whales use sound waves to talk to other whales in their own language
