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Conduction is like a mexican wave because the atoms in a metal are solid and very close together, unlike the particle arrangement of liquids and gases. Therefore, when the metal is heated up the atoms (particles, as they are better known), begin to vibrate even more (they were already vibrating a little before). The very hot atoms bump into the neighbouring atoms and spread the vibration to all the other atoms and also the heat energy.

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Why is a Mexican wave transverse?

A Mexican wave is considered a transverse wave because the motion of the wave is perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer. In a Mexican wave, the spectators stand and raise their arms in sequence, creating a wave-like effect that moves around the stadium horizontally.


Is a Mexican wave as seen among the crowds at some sporting events a transverse wave or a compression wave?

A Mexican wave is a physical phenomenon where people stand up and sit down in succession, creating a visible pattern moving around a stadium. It is not a wave in the physics sense; instead, it is a form of crowd participation and entertainment. There is no actual wave propagation like in transverse or compression waves.


Does heat travel as longitudinal wave?

No. Heat can traveled by conduction, convection, or radiation. Conduction and convection do not involve waves. When heat travels be electromagnetic radiation it takes the form of transverse waves.


Why is Mexican wave transverse?

The people move up and down whereas the wave travels around the stadium or arena - at right angles to the people'm movement.


How do you increase the amplitude of a Mexican wave?

To increase the amplitude of a Mexican wave, you can encourage more participants to join in and synchronize their movements. The larger the group participating, the higher the amplitude of the wave will be as it travels around the stadium. Timing and coordination are also critical factors in achieving a higher amplitude.

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Why is a Mexican wave transverse?

A Mexican wave is considered a transverse wave because the motion of the wave is perpendicular to the direction of energy transfer. In a Mexican wave, the spectators stand and raise their arms in sequence, creating a wave-like effect that moves around the stadium horizontally.


Which wave is not electromagnetic wave?

Mexican Wave? A non-electromagnetic wave.


When was Mexican Wave - song - created?

Mexican Wave - song - was created on 1997-03-17.


Where did the Mexican wave originate?

It first started in the 1986 World cup in Mexico. Hence the Mexican wave


Is a Mexican wave a transverse wave or compression wave?

It is a tranverse wave. hope this helps


What are the Mexican football fans famous for?

The Mexican fans are famous for Mexican wave.


Who is n?

Mexican wave


Is a Mexican wave as seen among the crowds at some sporting events a transverse wave or a compression wave?

A Mexican wave is a physical phenomenon where people stand up and sit down in succession, creating a visible pattern moving around a stadium. It is not a wave in the physics sense; instead, it is a form of crowd participation and entertainment. There is no actual wave propagation like in transverse or compression waves.


What type of wave is less crowded than normal?

The mexican wave


Which type of wave is not a member of the electromagnetic spectrum?

Sound wave; shock wave; gravitational wave; Mexican wave, Royal wave, etc.


Does the Mexican wave come from Mexico?

Yes.


Transverse wave which is not a part of electromagnetic spectrum?

Water ripples? Mexican wave? xD