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Are visible light waves mechanical waves?

No. They're electromagnetic waves.


How do electromagnetic waves and mechanical waves differ, and what are examples of each type of wave?

Electromagnetic waves do not require a medium to travel through, while mechanical waves do. Examples of electromagnetic waves include light and radio waves, while examples of mechanical waves include sound and seismic waves.


How do electromagnetic waves and mechanical waves differ, and can you provide examples of each type of wave?

Electromagnetic waves do not require a medium to travel through, while mechanical waves do. Examples of electromagnetic waves include light and radio waves, while examples of mechanical waves include sound waves and water waves.


Are light waves considered to be mechanical in nature?

No, light waves are not considered to be mechanical in nature. They are a form of electromagnetic radiation that does not require a medium to travel through, unlike mechanical waves such as sound waves.


Are all waves mechanical waves?

maybe? ----- No, you are forgetting about electromagnetic radiation such as a light, radio, x-rays, and so on that also have wave properties. Mechanical waves are able to travel through matter but electromagnetic waves can travel in a vacuum.


What is non mechanical wave?

Non mechanical waves are Eletro magnetic waves. We can devide 2 waves. 1 is mechanical waves & 2 is electromagnetic waves. For example Sound is a mechanical wave & Light is an electromagnetic wave.


How are em waves different from mechanical waves?

mechanical waves need a medium to travel through, electromagnetic waves do not. Electromagnetic waves can travel through space, mechanical waves can not.:PElectromagnetic waves do not require a medium, but mechanical waves do.


Is light an example of mechanical wave?

No. Light is an example of an electromagnetic wave, which can travel through a vacuum. Mechanical waves must travel through a medium, and cannot travel through a vacuum.


What two types of energy travel in waves?

Electromagnetic energy and mechanical energy can both travel in waves. Electromagnetic waves include light and radio waves, while mechanical waves include sound waves and ocean waves.


Are the sun waves mechanical waves or electromagnetic waves?

Electromagnetic waves


Which type of light does the electromagnetic spectrum NOT contain?

The electromagnetic spectrum does not contain sound waves. It includes a range of electromagnetic waves, from radio waves to gamma rays, but does not include mechanical waves like sound.


What is one characteristic shared by electromagnetic and mechanical waves, such as sound waves and light waves?

One characteristic shared by electromagnetic and mechanical waves is that they both can transfer energy through a medium or through empty space.