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Electromagnetic waves do not lose energy over time. The field of magnetism swaps form and orientation with the electric field and back. There are frictional losses in mechanical waves which dampen them out over time.

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Why is a transverse wave called a mechanical wave?

A transverse wave is called a mechanical wave because it requires a medium (such as air, water, or a solid) to propagate. The wave energy is transferred through the medium by causing particles to oscillate perpendicular to the direction of the wave's motion. This mechanical interaction between particles is what characterizes transverse waves.


What is the main difference between a longitudinal wave and a transverse wave?

The main difference between a longitudinal wave and a transverse wave is the direction of particle oscillation relative to the direction of wave propagation. In a longitudinal wave, particles oscillate parallel to the direction of wave travel, while in a transverse wave, particles oscillate perpendicular to the direction of wave travel.


Is transverse a mechanical wave or electromagnetic wave?

Transverse waves can be both mechanical and electromagnetic. In a mechanical transverse wave, the disturbance of the medium is perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation (e.g. waves on a string). In an electromagnetic transverse wave, the oscillations of electric and magnetic fields are perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation (e.g. light and radio waves).


Is a mechanical wave a transverse wave?

A mechanical wave is any wave pattern that results from one or many forces. A mechanical wave can be a transverse wave, such as seen on a violin string, or a longditudinal wave, such as sound waves.


In a transverse wave amplitude is the difference in height between the crest and .?

In a transverse wave, amplitude is the maximum displacement from the equilibrium position to the crest or trough of the wave. It is a measure of the energy carried by the wave.

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Why is a transverse wave called a mechanical wave?

A transverse wave is called a mechanical wave because it requires a medium (such as air, water, or a solid) to propagate. The wave energy is transferred through the medium by causing particles to oscillate perpendicular to the direction of the wave's motion. This mechanical interaction between particles is what characterizes transverse waves.


What is difference between longitudinal and transverse waves?

The vibration of the Longitudinal wave is parallel to the wave direction and the vibration is perpendicular to the direction in the transverse wave.


What is the main difference between a longitudinal wave and a transverse wave?

The main difference between a longitudinal wave and a transverse wave is the direction of particle oscillation relative to the direction of wave propagation. In a longitudinal wave, particles oscillate parallel to the direction of wave travel, while in a transverse wave, particles oscillate perpendicular to the direction of wave travel.


Is transverse a mechanical wave or electromagnetic wave?

Transverse waves can be both mechanical and electromagnetic. In a mechanical transverse wave, the disturbance of the medium is perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation (e.g. waves on a string). In an electromagnetic transverse wave, the oscillations of electric and magnetic fields are perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation (e.g. light and radio waves).


Is a mechanical wave a transverse wave?

A mechanical wave is any wave pattern that results from one or many forces. A mechanical wave can be a transverse wave, such as seen on a violin string, or a longditudinal wave, such as sound waves.


Is a lightwave a mechanical wave?

No. A light wave is a transverse electromagnetic wave.


which following is not a characteristic of a transverse mechanical wave?

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In a transverse wave amplitude is the difference in height between the crest and .?

In a transverse wave, amplitude is the maximum displacement from the equilibrium position to the crest or trough of the wave. It is a measure of the energy carried by the wave.


Can a mechanical or transverse wave be produced by electric charge?

A transverve wave


Are transverse and congressional waves a type of mechanical wave?

A transverse wave may, or may not, be a mechanical wave (electromagnetic waves are also transverse).I don't know about congressional waves; you may want to ask a representative of congress in your country.


What are the two kinds of wave?

There are mechanical and electromagnetic waves.


What is a mechanical wave in which matter moves at a right angle to the wave direction?

A transverse wave is a mechanical wave in which the particles of the medium move perpendicular to the direction of the wave propagation. Examples include light waves and water waves.