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light and sound have to be generated from an object! Although light can travel through space with no air, sound can not as it needs something to travel through.You are able to shoot a gun in space and it will not be heard!

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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.


Differences between light and sound waves?

The differences between light and sound are as follows:Light can be considered to be made of waves as well as particles. Sound is only a wave. It does not show particle nature.Light waves are electromagnetic waves while sound waves are mechanical waves.Light waves are transverse while sound waves are longitudinal.Light waves can travel in vacuum. Sound waves require a material medium to travel, and hence, cannot travel in vacuum.The speed of light in a medium is constant. The velocity of sound waves can change.In sound waves, the particles of the medium actually oscillate. In a light wave, the electric and magnetic vectors oscillate.Light waves can be polarized, but sound waves cannot.Light waves travel much faster than sound waves. The speed of light is a physical constant. Its value is exactly 299,792,458 metres per second in vacuuum. The speed of sound is 343 metres per second in dry air at 20°C.And finally, a simple one - you can see light while you can hear sound.


Can sound waves be polarized like electromagnetic waves can?

For polarization the direction of the oscillation has to be perpendicular to the direction of travel. In sound waves, which are longitudinal waves, this isn't the case and thereby can not be polarized.


Do microwaves work with sound waves at all?

Microwaves and sound waves are similar because they are electromagnetic waves. The main difference between the two types of waves is the length of the wave. Sound waves are longer than microwaves.


What is faster then sound waves?

speed of light

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Why the radio waves are similar to light waves but not sound wavesexplain?

Radio and light waves are electromagnetic waves, sound waves are not.


Light and sound waves have many similar properties however light waves are while sound waves are?

transverse; longitudinal.


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.


Which of the following properties of sound is the most similar to the brightness of light?

The pitch of sound is most similar to the brightness of light. Just like brightness represents the intensity of light, pitch represents the perceived frequency of sound. A higher pitch corresponds to a higher frequency, similar to how brighter light appears more intense.


How are waves related to sound?

Waves are related to sound because sound is a type of wave that travels through a medium, such as air or water. Sound waves are created by vibrations and travel in a similar way to other types of waves, like light waves.


How are ocean sound and light waves similar?

Carries energy


Which phenomenon is demonstrated by light but not by sound waves?

Interference is a phenomenon demonstrated by light but not by sound waves. Interference occurs when two or more waves overlap in space and combine to produce a resultant wave. Light waves can exhibit interference patterns such as in Young's double-slit experiment, while sound waves do not exhibit similar interference effects.


Do light and sound both move in waves?

Yes, both light and sound can be described as waves. Light waves are electromagnetic waves, while sound waves are mechanical waves. They both propagate through a medium, although light can also travel through a vacuum.


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).


Are sound waves stronger than light waves?

No because light waves are stronger and brighter and sound waves are light and dull


Why are light and sound waves?

light and sound are in waves, because when a sound is made, such as a gun shot, the sound rips through the air in waves. as for light? noidea bro.


What is an explanation of how energy travels in waves to produce light and sound?

Light travels in waves, and sound travels in waves. However, sound waves and light waves are very different, and it is important not to confuse the two. Light travels in electromagnetic waves, and sound does not. Sound waves are caused by vibration.