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Waves transmit energy, but not matter. In a longitudinal wave, the molecules move to and fro parallel to the direction in which the wave advances. Sound waves are longitudinal waves made up of a series of compressions and rarefactions. In a transverse wave, the molecules move back and forth at right angles to the direction in which the wave advances. A wave on the surface of a body of water is a transverse wave.Electromagnetic waves are also transverse waves. In electromagnetic waves, electric and magnetic fields-rather than molecules-move back and forth.
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∙ 11y agoWith any wave, you get some quantity which goes up and down in a smooth manner which mathematically can be described as a sine wave (after the trigonometric function). In an ocean wave, it is water that goes up and down. In an electromagnetic wave, it is the electric and magnetic fields which go up and down.
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What does the e stand for in EM waves?
EM waves stand for Electromagnetic waves.
What is the energy transferred as em waves?
EM waves or electromagnetic waves is radiant energy.
Are em waves longitudinal are transverse?
EM waves are both Transverse and Longitudinal.
Do waves displace matter?
Mechanical waves, like sound waves, seismic waves, and ocean waves, do. Electromagnetic waves, like radio, light, and X-rays, do not.
Is an infrared wave a transverse wave?
Radio waves are transverse electromagnetic waves.
What does the e stand for in EM waves?
EM waves stand for Electromagnetic waves.
What is the energy transferred as em waves?
EM waves or electromagnetic waves is radiant energy.
What does E in EM wave stand for?
EM waves stand for Electromagnetic waves.
Are em waves longitudinal are transverse?
EM waves are both Transverse and Longitudinal.
In what ways are sound waves like ocean waves?
Sound waves are like ocean waves because it resembles an ocean wave with crests (peak) and troughs (valleys). The crests indicate regions of high pressure and the troughs, low pressure.
What type of waves can make the ground roll like ocean waves?
Primary waves
Do waves displace matter?
Mechanical waves, like sound waves, seismic waves, and ocean waves, do. Electromagnetic waves, like radio, light, and X-rays, do not.
What are like giant rivers in the ocean?
it is waves
Which EM waves have the longest wavelenghts?
Radio waves
Can you smell EM waves?
Electromagnetic waves have no odor.
Is an infrared wave a transverse wave?
Radio waves are transverse electromagnetic waves.
Why do waves are found in places?
waves are every where like light, the ocean, radio, etc.
