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All atomic matter emits electromagnetic waves, since it is all hotter than absolute zero and therefore has some degree of vibration, however slight, which results in electromagnetic waves since atomic matter contains charged particles. However, there are other types of matter. Exchange particles such as photons, gravitons, or pi-mesons, do have matter, but do not emit electromagnetic waves. Dark matter, which seems to constitute a very large part of our universe, does not emit electromagnetic waves.

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What is a 'vacuum' in electromagnetic waves terms?

In electromagnetic waves terms, a vacuum refers to a region of space that contains no matter and has no medium for the waves to propagate through. Electromagnetic waves can travel through a vacuum because they do not require a medium for transmission.


How are mechanical electromagnetic and matter waves similar?

Mechanical, electromagnetic, and matter waves are all types of waves that carry energy through a medium or space. They exhibit wave-like behavior such as interference and diffraction. They can also be characterized by properties such as wavelength, frequency, and amplitude.


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.


Light is a wave that carries energy a light source emits a countless number of?

Light waves are electromagnetic waves that carry energy. A light source emits a vast number of these waves in all directions, allowing us to see objects by reflecting or refracting these waves. The energy of the light waves is what enables us to perceive the world around us through vision.


Why are electromagnetic waves associated with radiation?

Electromagnetic waves are associated with radiation because they can transfer energy through a vacuum or a medium without the need for a material medium. When electromagnetic waves interact with matter, they can cause the release of energy in the form of radiation such as light, heat, or radio waves.

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Do transverse waves in photography create light glare?

All light is transverse waves. All electromagnetic waves, for that matter.


What is a 'vacuum' in electromagnetic waves terms?

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How are mechanical electromagnetic and matter waves similar?

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Light is a wave that carries energy a light source emits a countless number of?

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What is a wave that can travel through matter and space?

All electromagnetic waves travel through space. All electromagnetic waves travel through certain types of matter. Some electromagnetic waves (neutrinos and others) pass through all known matter) This is really an extremely complex question, which preys on the nature of waves themselves. I would direct the questioner to read one of the following books: A Brief History of Time (Prof. Stephen Hawking) Coming of Age in the Milky Way (Timothy Ferris)


Why are electromagnetic waves associated with radiation?

Electromagnetic waves are associated with radiation because they can transfer energy through a vacuum or a medium without the need for a material medium. When electromagnetic waves interact with matter, they can cause the release of energy in the form of radiation such as light, heat, or radio waves.


Examples of mechanical and electromagnetic waves?

Some examples of mechanical waves are Sound, waves in a slinky, and water. Mechanical waves need matter to move. Some examples of electromagnetic waves are Radio, Gamma, X-rays, Infra-red, and Microwaves Electromagnetic waves are able to travel through a medium of liquids, solids, and geaseous states, or through space where there is no material at all, called "vacuum".


How fast does an electromagnetic wavelength move?

In a vacuum, all electromagnetic waves/radiation moves at the speed of light (c = 299792458 meters/second). However in matter the speed that electromagnetic waves/radiation moves is reduced by the reciprocal of the index of refraction for that material.


How are light waves related to the electromagnetic spectrum?

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What does gamma rays and radio waves have in common?

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