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Not very well, because they're different types of waves. They have some similar properties, but water waves are transverse waves (the water goes up and down, perpendicular to the direction of travel) and sound waves are longitudinal waves (the air vibrates parallel to the direction of travel).

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How do sound waves differ from water waves?

Sound waves are longitudinal waves that travel through a medium like air, while water waves are transverse waves that propagate on the surface of water bodies. Sound waves require a medium for propagation, whereas water waves do not. Additionally, sound waves transfer energy by causing particles in the medium to vibrate, while water waves involve the periodic movement of water molecules.


How do sound waves travel through water, as indicated by the keyword "sound waves travel through water" by ?

Sound waves travel through water by vibrating the water molecules, causing them to bump into each other and pass the sound energy along. This process allows the sound waves to propagate through the water medium.


Does sound produce waves?

Yes sound does produce waves. These special waves are called sound waves.


What are the differences between water waves and sound waves?

Water waves are mechanical waves that transfer energy through water molecules, while sound waves are longitudinal waves that transfer energy through air molecules. Water waves require a medium (water) to travel, while sound waves can travel through solids, liquids, and gases. Sound waves travel faster through denser mediums, while water waves travel at different speeds depending on the depth of the water.


What are the examples mechanical waves?

Examples of mechanical waves include sound waves, water waves, and seismic waves. These waves require a medium, such as air, water, or solid material, to propagate energy.

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Does acoustics use trigonometry?

Yes, because all sound waves can be modelled as sine (or cosine) waves, or combinations of sine waves.


Why do you need sine waves?

There are many physical phenomena that can be modelled by sine waves: Waves in water are an obvious example, Compression and rarefaction in the propagation of sound, Transmission of all electromagnetic radiation, Vibrations of strings in musical instruments, Bodies "bouncing" on a spring. Also, more complicated motion can be modelled by a superposition of many sine waves (using Fourier transforms). This enables complex motions to be studied more easily.


How do sound waves differ from water waves?

Sound waves are longitudinal waves that travel through a medium like air, while water waves are transverse waves that propagate on the surface of water bodies. Sound waves require a medium for propagation, whereas water waves do not. Additionally, sound waves transfer energy by causing particles in the medium to vibrate, while water waves involve the periodic movement of water molecules.


What does contrast electromagnetic waves with water and sound waves mean?

It means explain how electromagnetic waves are different than water and sound waves.


does Air have waves?

Water waves are appearing to naked eyes, sound waves are not appearing. there are sound waves traveling in the water and air too. it may difficult to say Air has waves such as water waves.


In terms of source what is the difference and similarities of sound waves and water waves?

Sound waves and water waves are similar in that they are both caused by vibrations and carry energy. They are different in that a sound waves are three dimensional, while water waves are just two dimensional.


How do sound waves travel through water, as indicated by the keyword "sound waves travel through water" by ?

Sound waves travel through water by vibrating the water molecules, causing them to bump into each other and pass the sound energy along. This process allows the sound waves to propagate through the water medium.


Does sound produce waves?

Yes sound does produce waves. These special waves are called sound waves.


What are the differences between water waves and sound waves?

Water waves are mechanical waves that transfer energy through water molecules, while sound waves are longitudinal waves that transfer energy through air molecules. Water waves require a medium (water) to travel, while sound waves can travel through solids, liquids, and gases. Sound waves travel faster through denser mediums, while water waves travel at different speeds depending on the depth of the water.


What are the examples mechanical waves?

Examples of mechanical waves include sound waves, water waves, and seismic waves. These waves require a medium, such as air, water, or solid material, to propagate energy.


What are 3 catigories of waves?

water waves, light waves, and sound waves


Which is a better for transporting sound waves air or water?

Water, the denser the substance, the better it is at carrying sound waves.