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waves such as transverse waves, like moving a rope up and down causing waves, does require a medium but energy in the form of light (its still debatible weather its a particle or wave) doesnt need a medium,like electromagnetic waves

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What is a disturbance that moves through some type of matter or space?

A wave is a disturbance that moves through matter or space by transferring energy without transferring matter. Waves can be classified as mechanical waves, such as sound waves and water waves, or electromagnetic waves, like light and radio waves.


Electromagnetic waves are mad by vibrating elecrical charges that travel through space or matter?

Electromagnetic waves are a form of energy that result from the vibration of electrically charged particles. These waves consist of oscillating electric and magnetic fields that can travel through vacuum or matter at the speed of light.


Can waves carry energy and matter?

Waves can carry energy but not matter. In the case of mechanical waves, such as water waves or sound waves, the energy is transferred through the movement of the medium's particles. In contrast, electromagnetic waves, like light waves, can travel through a vacuum and transfer energy without the need for a medium.


How do you differentiate light waves from sound waves?

Light waves are electromagnetic waves that can travel through a vacuum and do not require a medium to propagate, whereas sound waves are mechanical vibrations that need a medium, such as air or water, to travel. Light waves travel at the speed of light in a straight line, while sound waves travel through a medium by causing particles to vibrate in a wave pattern.


Is this true or false mecanical waves din't need matter to travel through?

False. Mechanical waves require a medium (such as air, water, or solid material) to propagate. They transmit energy through the vibration of particles in the medium. Examples of mechanical waves include sound waves and seismic waves.

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Can both electromagnetic waves and mechanical waves move throgh space?

Yes, but mechanical waves need matter to travel through. EM waves can travel through vacuums as well.


Do electromagnetic waves need molecules to travel?

No, electromagnetic waves do not need matter to travel. However, they can interact with matter and change accordingly.


Do all waves need matter to travel?

Yes.


How mechanical and electromagnetic waves are similar.?

Electromagnetic waves can travel through space.Mechanical waves need matter to transfer energy.


How are electromagnet waves different from mechanical waves?

Electromagnetic waves can travel through space or a medium while mechanical waves need matter to transfer energy.Apex- They don't require a medium to travel through.


What is a disturbance that moves through some type of matter or space?

A wave is a disturbance that moves through matter or space by transferring energy without transferring matter. Waves can be classified as mechanical waves, such as sound waves and water waves, or electromagnetic waves, like light and radio waves.


What do sound waves require to travel in?

Particles. They can't travel through a vacumm


What is the difference between mechanical and electromagnetic waves with regard to travel?

Mechanical waves need some kind of material to transmit through. They involve the shaking and passing of energy through matter. Electromagnetic waves don't need a medium to travel through. Outer space is considered a vaccuum, there is no matter to shake back and forth to create a wave. This is why electromagnetic waves can travel through solids, liquids, and why they travel faster.


What waves don't need matter to travel through?

Electromagnetic Waves do not require a medium, or matter to move through, to transfer waves. This includes radiowaves, microwaves, infared waves, visible light waves, Ultraviolet waves, X-rays, and gamma rays.


what do most waves require?

It needs the medium to help it travel. Other examples include water waves, seismic waves, and waves traveling through a spring. Electromagnetic waves are waves that can travel through a vacuum (empty space). They don't need a medium or matter.


Electromagnetic waves are mad by vibrating elecrical charges that travel through space or matter?

Electromagnetic waves are a form of energy that result from the vibration of electrically charged particles. These waves consist of oscillating electric and magnetic fields that can travel through vacuum or matter at the speed of light.


What do electromagnetic waves need to travel?

Electromagnetic waves don't need anything to travel. This kind of waves does not need a medium to move through, therefore they can even travel through outer space.