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What is the reason for ultrasonic waves not being in the form of electromagnetic waves?

Ultrasonic waves are high frequency sonic waves. They're sound, which is mechanical energy. Electromagnetic waves are waves of electromagnetic energy, like radio waves or light. Mechanical energy is different from electromagnetic energy, hence the reason for ultrasonic waves not taking the form of electromagnetic waves.


Why are electromagnetic waves also called electromagnetic radiation?

Electromagnetic waves are called electromagnetic radiation because they consist of oscillating electric and magnetic fields that propagate through space, carrying energy. The term "radiation" refers to the emission and transmission of energy in the form of waves, which can travel through a vacuum or a medium. This encompasses a wide spectrum, including radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-rays, and gamma rays, all of which exhibit wave-like behavior and can transfer energy through electromagnetic interactions.


What are not detected by telescopes Radio waves sound waves X rays Visible light?

Sound waves are not detected by telescopes, as telescopes are instruments that are designed to detect electromagnetic radiation, such as radio waves, X rays, and visible light. Sound waves require a medium, such as air or water, to travel through, and can't propagate through the vacuum of space where telescopes operate.


Is visible light a form of electromagnetic radiation?

Yes. Radio waves, microwaves, visible light, and x rays are all examples of electromagnetic waves.


What is the difference between electromagnetic waves and radiation?

No difference at all. Radio waves are one of many types of electromagnetic waves.

Related Questions

What are waves that travel through space at the speed of light called?

All electromagnetic waves travel through space at the "speed of light". Light is one form of electromagnetic waves.


What is the transfer of energy as electromagnetic waves?

first of all electromagnetic waves are energy waves. and we call electromagnetic waves RADIATION.


Energy travels through space as rhythmic waves?

Yes, energy can be transmitted through space in the form of electromagnetic waves, such as light and radiation. These waves carry energy by oscillating electric and magnetic fields as they travel through a vacuum.


Which is not a form of electromagnetic radiation?

Sound waves are not a form of electromagnetic radiation. Sound waves are mechanical waves that require a medium, such as air or water, to propagate, whereas electromagnetic radiation can travel through a vacuum.


Is ocean waves electromagnetic radiation?

No, ocean waves are not electromagnetic radiation. Ocean waves are physical oscillations of the water surface caused by the wind's energy transfer, while electromagnetic radiation is a form of energy that travels through space in the form of waves.


What is the reason for ultrasonic waves not being in the form of electromagnetic waves?

Ultrasonic waves are high frequency sonic waves. They're sound, which is mechanical energy. Electromagnetic waves are waves of electromagnetic energy, like radio waves or light. Mechanical energy is different from electromagnetic energy, hence the reason for ultrasonic waves not taking the form of electromagnetic waves.


Do X-ray waves need a medium?

No. X-rays are a form of electromagnetic wave. Electromagnetic waves self-propagate by generating their own electrical and magnetic fields.


What is a form of energy that moves in waves and can travel through space is called?

It is electromagnetic radiation.


Which kind of energy travels as waves and moves through empty space?

Electromagnetic waves, which includes light. Also, gravitational waves.


How does the sun' energy travel to the earth?

Electromagnetic radiation... i.e., light. Electromagnetic Waves A+


What form of energy can travel through space at the speed of light?

(a) Electromagnetic waves; that includes light. (b) Gravity waves.


Which waves can go through a vacuum?

Electromagnetic waves are the only form of energy that does not need a medium for propagation.