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Are electromagnetic waves transverse or compressional waves?

Electromagnetic waves are transverse waves. This means that the oscillations of the electric and magnetic fields that make up the wave occur perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation. Unlike compressional waves, electromagnetic waves do not require a medium to travel through.


What are the two types of waves that make up electromagnetic waves?

The two types of waves that make up electromagnetic waves are electric waves and magnetic waves. These waves are perpendicular to each other and propagate together in space, creating the electromagnetic spectrum that includes radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-rays, and gamma rays.


What are the different types of waves in physics and how do they differ from each other?

In physics, there are two main types of waves: transverse waves and longitudinal waves. Transverse waves move perpendicular to the direction of the wave, while longitudinal waves move parallel to the direction of the wave. Transverse waves have crests and troughs, while longitudinal waves have compressions and rarefactions. These differences in motion and structure make transverse and longitudinal waves distinct from each other.


All waves make up the electromagnetic?

No, not all waves make up the electromagnetic spectrum. The electromagnetic spectrum consists of a continuous range of electromagnetic waves that vary in wavelength and frequency, including radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-rays, and gamma rays. Other types of waves, such as water waves or sound waves, are not part of the electromagnetic spectrum.


What stops gamma waves from traveling?

Gamma waves can be stopped or absorbed by materials such as metal, thick concrete walls, or certain types of shielding. The high energy and short wavelength of gamma waves make them more penetrative than other types of electromagnetic radiation, but they can still be blocked given a thick or dense enough barrier.

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Are electromagnetic waves transverse or compressional waves?

Electromagnetic waves are transverse waves. This means that the oscillations of the electric and magnetic fields that make up the wave occur perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation. Unlike compressional waves, electromagnetic waves do not require a medium to travel through.


Why cant ropes make compressional waves?

because they don't have the elasticity of what a toy slinky has


What wave do earthquakes make?

Seismic waves Types: Primary waves Secondary waves Surface waves


What are the two types of waves that make up electromagnetic waves?

The two types of waves that make up electromagnetic waves are electric waves and magnetic waves. These waves are perpendicular to each other and propagate together in space, creating the electromagnetic spectrum that includes radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-rays, and gamma rays.


What are main types of seismic waves?

compressional and shear waves(:the ones above are not up to date but the ones below areP WavesS WavesSurface Waves* *l_l


What types of waves does your body need to make vitamin D?

Solar UV.


What kind of movements is produced by each of the three types of seismic waves?

P waves - compress and expand the ground like a Accordion S waves - vibrate from side to side as well as up and down Surface waves - make the ground roll like ocean waves The Earthquake is produced by each of the three types of seismic waves.


What (types) waves make up the electromagnetic spectrum?

Electormagnetic (EM) waves are all the waves and subsequent wavelengths that make up the Electromagnetic Spectrum. This includes but is not limited to: Radio Waves Infered Waves Visible Light Micro Waves X- Rays If you want a complete list look up the Electromagnetic Spectrum.


What are the different types of waves in physics and how do they differ from each other?

In physics, there are two main types of waves: transverse waves and longitudinal waves. Transverse waves move perpendicular to the direction of the wave, while longitudinal waves move parallel to the direction of the wave. Transverse waves have crests and troughs, while longitudinal waves have compressions and rarefactions. These differences in motion and structure make transverse and longitudinal waves distinct from each other.


How do air molecules enable sound to travel from a radio speaker to your ear?

Sounds waves are compressional, and compressional waves are made up of compressions and rarefactions. When the radio speaker pumps sound outward, it forms a compression by pushing the molecules in air together. The compression moves away from the speaker as these molecules collide with other molecules in air. When the sound travels back, a rarefaction is formed where the molecules are farther apart. The air molecules form compressions and rarefactions. Compressions and rarefactions make up compressional waves. A sound wave is a compressional wave.


All waves make up the electromagnetic?

No, not all waves make up the electromagnetic spectrum. The electromagnetic spectrum consists of a continuous range of electromagnetic waves that vary in wavelength and frequency, including radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-rays, and gamma rays. Other types of waves, such as water waves or sound waves, are not part of the electromagnetic spectrum.


What kind of movement is produced by each of the three types of seismic waves?

P waves - compress and expand the ground like a Accordion S waves - vibrate from side to side as well as up and down Surface waves - make the ground roll like ocean waves The Earthquake is produced by each of the three types of seismic waves.