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Both light and ripples in a pond travel as waves, radiating outward from the
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Both can exhibit all the characteristics of wave motion, such as reflection,
refraction, diffraction, absorption, dispersion, and interference, and the
behavior of both can be described by the same math of wave motion.
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What is faster ripples on the water or light?

Light is faster than ripples on water. Light travels at approximately 299,792 kilometers per second in a vacuum, while ripples on water travel at a much slower speed, depending on factors such as the density of the water and the force creating the ripples.


Tsunami waves are almost the same as ripples caused by throwing a rock into a pond. What is the major difference between the two?

The energy source of tsunami waves is much greater The energy source of Tsunami waves is much greater


Why can you see your shadows in a muddy pond or in a clear puddle but nor in a deep clear pond?

A shadow is the region of darkness were the light is blocked. Your shadow is the difference between say the sunlight that bounces from a sidewalk to your eye and the dark area where your body blocked the sunlight. When you see your shadow in a muddy pond, you actually see the light that reflects off of the mud particles suspended in the water. When you see your shadow in a clear pond, you see the light reflected off of the bottom of a shallow pond through the clear water. In a deep pond the light does not penetrate all the way to the bottom (therefore no reflection) or does not penetrate in sufficient quantities for your eyes to perceive the reflection. (www.rosepond.com)


What gas is produced in pond weed during the presence of light under water?

Oxygen is the gas which is produced in pond weed during the presence of light under water. Like non-pond-dwelling plants, pond weeds take in carbon dioxide and release oxygen during photosynthesis. Photosynthesis will take place in pond weeds flourishing under water when the surface is clear and unobstructed enough to allow sunlight to enter or filter through.


What is the medium for ripples on a pond and the sound waves from a stereo speaker and seismic waves?

Ripples on a pond are waves moving through (across) water. Sound waves from an audio system move through air (though they can move through other things that they come into contact with). Seismic waves move through the ground, and that means anything on or under it, including rock, magma, water, or just about anything else. (It should be noted that we often consider seismic waves as moving through the ground without differentiating it much, unless we're in a more "involved" or "advanced" study.)

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Which wave is most similar to visible light?

Water ripples(or water waves) in a lake, pond, or sea.


Ripples on a surface of a pond?

Ripples on the surface of a pond are created by disturbances such as a falling object, wind, or a passing animal. These disturbances displace the water, creating waves that spread outwards in a circular pattern. The size and speed of the ripples depend on the force of the disturbance and the properties of the water.


How does the surface of still pond or puddle behave when light falls on it?

When light falls on the surface of a still pond or puddle, it can create reflections or ripples depending on the angle of the light. The surface may appear glossy and mirror-like if the water is calm, providing a clear reflection of the surrounding objects. If there are ripples or disturbances on the surface, the light may scatter, creating a shimmering effect.


What wave is ripples on a pond?

A Transverse wave of particles.


What are ripples on the surface of a pond called?

someone tell me pls


Which of the following is not an example of energy transmission by waves A. Sound B. Ripples on a pond C. An apple falling from a tree D. Light?

i would say an apple falling from a tree..... but i could be wrong.


When a stone is thown in the calm water of a pond the waves produced on the surface of water in the pond are?

Ripples i believe you are looking for


Describe what happens when ripples on a pond encounter a large rock in the water?

When ripples encounter a large rock in a pond, some of the wave energy is reflected back, causing interference and creating new ripples that move in different directions. The rock acts as a barrier, changing the direction and shape of the waves as they spread out from the impact point. This can create patterns of interference and turbulence in the water around the rock.


what does like ripples from a stone thrown into a pond mean?

Example like you are having a cold, and your nose is dripping like a ripples from a stone thrown into a pond. It's like, dropping.


What is faster ripples on the water or light?

Light is faster than ripples on water. Light travels at approximately 299,792 kilometers per second in a vacuum, while ripples on water travel at a much slower speed, depending on factors such as the density of the water and the force creating the ripples.


You drop a stone into a pond Ripples move away from the point where the stone entered the water As the ripples move out they become smaller and smaller Explain what is happening in terms of energy?

When the stone is dropped into the pond, it displaces water, causing potential energy to be converted into kinetic energy as the stone falls. This kinetic energy is then transferred to the water molecules, creating ripples that carry the energy away. As the ripples move outwards, friction and drag dissipate the energy, resulting in smaller and smaller ripples until the energy is eventually dissipated entirely.


If you throw a stone into a still pond what happens?

Example like you are having a cold, and your nose is dripping like a ripples from a stone thrown into a pond. It's like, dropping.