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A mechanical wave is created when a medium?
A mechanical wave is created when a medium is disturbed and transmits energy through its particles. The particles of the medium vibrate back and forth in the direction of the wave's propagation, transferring energy from one particle to the next.
When a wave moves what happens to the medium?
When a wave moves through a medium, the particles of the medium oscillate back and forth in the direction of the wave's travel. The energy of the wave is transferred through the medium without causing a net movement of the medium itself.
Does a periodic disturbance of a medium describe a wave?
No. If it happens that the disturbance propagates through the medium, i.e. spreads out from the disturbed point, then the phenomenon that travels away from the disturbance and through the medium describes the wave.
When a wave travels from a denser medium to a less dense medium what happens to its frequency?
The frequency of the wave remains the same when it travels from a denser to a less dense medium. However, the wave will change its speed and wavelength.
What happens when a wave is being absorbed?
When a wave is absorbed, its energy is transferred to the absorbing medium, causing the medium's particles to vibrate and dissipate the wave energy as heat. This results in a decrease in the amplitude of the wave as it propagates through the absorbing medium.
What medium is disturbed when a light wave is emitted from a flashlight or a candle?
When a light wave is emitted from a flashlight or a candle, the medium that is disturbed is the electromagnetic field. Light is an electromagnetic wave that consists of oscillating electric and magnetic fields propagating through space.
A mechanical wave is created when a medium?
A mechanical wave is created when a medium is disturbed and transmits energy through its particles. The particles of the medium vibrate back and forth in the direction of the wave's propagation, transferring energy from one particle to the next.
When a wave moves what happens to the medium?
When a wave moves through a medium, the particles of the medium oscillate back and forth in the direction of the wave's travel. The energy of the wave is transferred through the medium without causing a net movement of the medium itself.
Does a periodic disturbance of a medium describe a wave?
No. If it happens that the disturbance propagates through the medium, i.e. spreads out from the disturbed point, then the phenomenon that travels away from the disturbance and through the medium describes the wave.
What happens to particles of medium as wave propagated?
The particles of the medium will gain some energy. The exact effect will depend on the nature of the wave as well as that of the medium.
When a wave travels from a denser medium to a less dense medium what happens to its frequency?
The frequency of the wave remains the same when it travels from a denser to a less dense medium. However, the wave will change its speed and wavelength.
What happens when a wave is being absorbed?
When a wave is absorbed, its energy is transferred to the absorbing medium, causing the medium's particles to vibrate and dissipate the wave energy as heat. This results in a decrease in the amplitude of the wave as it propagates through the absorbing medium.
What happens to a medium after a wave passes through it?
After a wave passes through a medium, the medium returns to its original state. The particles of the medium undergo temporary displacement or vibration as the wave passes through, but they eventually return to their original positions once the energy of the wave has passed.
What does a straight line in a transverse wave repreasent?
A straight line in a transverse wave represents the equilibrium position of the medium (such as a string or spring) before it is disturbed by the wave. Thus, the position of particles in the medium when at rest is indicated by the straight line in the wave diagram.
What happens to the medium as a wave moves through it?
As a wave moves through a medium, the particles within the medium oscillate or vibrate in the direction of the wave propagation. Energy is transferred from one particle to the next, causing a wave pattern to propagate through the medium without the actual particles themselves moving along with the wave.
What happens to a wave if it is reflected from a more rigid medium?
it becomes louder
What happens when a source of energy causes medium to vibrate?
A Wave Forms .
