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Wrong.
Earthquake S-waves are just one example of transverse waves that do need a medium to travel through. Specifically they need a solid medium and cannot not travel through either liquid or gaseous mediums.
Perhaps you are confusing transverse waves in general with electromagnetic waves (which happen to be transverse) but do not need a medium because they are a propagating electric field - magnetic field each creating the other in a cycle.
What else can I help you with?
Does a transverse wave need a physical medium to travel?
No, a transverse wave does not need a physical medium to travel. Transverse waves are characterized by perpendicular oscillations of the medium, and they can propagate through a vacuum or empty space as seen in electromagnetic waves.
Do transverse waves require a medium to propagate?
No, transverse waves do not require a medium to propagate.
Does transverse wave require a medium to travel through?
Yes, transverse waves require a medium to travel through. Examples include water waves, which need water as a medium, and electromagnetic waves such as light, which can travel through a vacuum.
In what type of waves do particles in the medium vibrate perpendicularly to the direction in which the waves are traveling?
Transverse waves have particles in the medium vibrating perpendicular to the direction in which the waves are traveling. Examples of transverse waves include electromagnetic waves like light and water waves.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of transverse and longitudianal waves?
Transverse waves have the advantage of being able to transmit energy without the need for a medium, while longitudinal waves require a medium to propagate. However, longitudinal waves can travel through liquids and gases, while transverse waves are usually limited to solid mediums.
Does a transverse wave need a physical medium to travel?
No, a transverse wave does not need a physical medium to travel. Transverse waves are characterized by perpendicular oscillations of the medium, and they can propagate through a vacuum or empty space as seen in electromagnetic waves.
Do transverse waves require a medium to propagate?
No, transverse waves do not require a medium to propagate.
Do transverse waves need medium to travel?
Yes, but only EM waves don't.
Does transverse wave require a medium to travel through?
Yes, transverse waves require a medium to travel through. Examples include water waves, which need water as a medium, and electromagnetic waves such as light, which can travel through a vacuum.
In what type of waves do particles in the medium vibrate perpendicularly to the direction in which the waves are traveling?
Transverse waves have particles in the medium vibrating perpendicular to the direction in which the waves are traveling. Examples of transverse waves include electromagnetic waves like light and water waves.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of transverse and longitudianal waves?
Transverse waves have the advantage of being able to transmit energy without the need for a medium, while longitudinal waves require a medium to propagate. However, longitudinal waves can travel through liquids and gases, while transverse waves are usually limited to solid mediums.
Can a transverse wave travel through space?
Yes, transverse waves can travel through space. Electromagnetic waves, such as light, are an example of transverse waves that can propagate through the vacuum of space without the need for a medium.
What type of wave travels parallel to the medium?
longitudinal waves
Are electromagnetic waves longitudinal or transverse?
light waves or electromagnetic waves are transverse and sound waves are longitudinalElectromagnetic waves can be both transverse and longitudinal waves. Transverse waves are like ocean waves. They move the medium perpendicular to the medium which is the substance the wave is traveling on. Longitudinal waves are like a slinky. They compress and rarefact (The coils get close and move away). Longitudinal waves move the medium parallel to the energy.Electromagnetic waves don't need a medium to travel. They can travel on the medium but they don't need a medium to travel through.Mechanical waves need a medium to travel. They can't travel without one.That is why in starwars when the deathstar blows up and your whole room shakes when it does isn't possible because in space there isn't any air! Sound is a mechanical wave, since there isn't any medium there can't be any sound. If you yell in space nothing would happen because there isn't a medium for the sound waves to travel on. You can see light in space because light is an example of an electromagnetic wave which doesn't need a medium to travel.Cranberryhead. :)
Which type of wave causes the medium to vibrate perpendicular to the direction of the wave?
Transverse waves cause the medium to vibrate perpendicular to the direction of the wave. Examples of transverse waves include light waves and electromagnetic waves.
What waves occur when the motion of the medium at is right angles to the direction of the wave?
Transverse waves occur when the motion of the medium is perpendicular to the direction of the wave. In transverse waves, the particles of the medium move up and down or side to side as the wave passes through. Examples of transverse waves include light waves, water waves, and electromagnetic waves.
Does a longitudinal wave need a medium?
It is not so much longitudinal vs. transverse - it is the type of wave. Mechanical waves, by definition, travel through matter. That includes sound waves. Mechanical waves, however, can be both longitudinal and transverse - and both require a medium.
