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Do water waves transport energy?

Water waves do transport energy. This become obvious when you consider that a very large wave, such as a tsunami, can cause massive amounts of destruction. That takes energy.


How do longitudinal waves transport energy?

Longitudinal waves transport energy by creating areas of compression and rarefaction in the medium through which they travel. The energy of the wave is carried by the vibration or oscillation of particles in the direction of wave propagation. As the wave passes through the medium, the energy is transferred from one particle to the next, allowing the wave to continue propagating.


What is meant when you say that a wave is an energy transport phenomenon?

When we say that a wave is an energy transport phenomenon, we mean that a wave propagates through a medium by transferring energy from one point to another without permanently displacing the medium itself. This energy transfer occurs via the oscillation of particles or fields in the medium, allowing the wave to carry information and energy over distances.


A wave will only travel as long as it has energy to carry?

Correct. Waves transport energy from one place to another, and if the energy runs out, the wave will dissipate and stop traveling.


Does the wave transport water molecules from the source of the vibration?

scientifically we believe that waves are a movement thus waves are able to transport matter (e.g water waves at the ocean are able to take dead aquatic plants/animals from inside to the beach sand).

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Do water waves transport energy?

Water waves do transport energy. This become obvious when you consider that a very large wave, such as a tsunami, can cause massive amounts of destruction. That takes energy.


How do longitudinal waves transport energy?

Longitudinal waves transport energy by creating areas of compression and rarefaction in the medium through which they travel. The energy of the wave is carried by the vibration or oscillation of particles in the direction of wave propagation. As the wave passes through the medium, the energy is transferred from one particle to the next, allowing the wave to continue propagating.


What is meant when you say that a wave is an energy transport phenomenon?

When we say that a wave is an energy transport phenomenon, we mean that a wave propagates through a medium by transferring energy from one point to another without permanently displacing the medium itself. This energy transfer occurs via the oscillation of particles or fields in the medium, allowing the wave to carry information and energy over distances.


A wave will only travel as long as it has energy to carry?

Correct. Waves transport energy from one place to another, and if the energy runs out, the wave will dissipate and stop traveling.


Does the wave transport water molecules from the source of the vibration?

scientifically we believe that waves are a movement thus waves are able to transport matter (e.g water waves at the ocean are able to take dead aquatic plants/animals from inside to the beach sand).


Why is a medium able to transport a wave?

A medium can transport a wave because it consists of particles or matter capable of interacting with the wave energy. When a wave passes through a medium, the particles in the medium are able to transmit the wave energy from one point to another through their interactions. Examples of mediums that can transport waves include water for water waves, air for sound waves, and solids for seismic waves.


Does a mechanical wave require a medium in order to transport energy from one location to another?

A mechanical wave is a wave that is not capable of transmitting its energy through a vacuum. Mechanical waves require a medium in order to transport their energy from one location to another. A sound wave is an example of a mechanical wave.


What do waves not transport from oneplace to another?

Waves do not transport matter (except fot the matter equivalent of energy, according to the Theory of Relativity). For example, in a water wave, the wave moves on, but each water particle goes back to its place.Waves do not transport matter (except fot the matter equivalent of energy, according to the Theory of Relativity). For example, in a water wave, the wave moves on, but each water particle goes back to its place.Waves do not transport matter (except fot the matter equivalent of energy, according to the Theory of Relativity). For example, in a water wave, the wave moves on, but each water particle goes back to its place.Waves do not transport matter (except fot the matter equivalent of energy, according to the Theory of Relativity). For example, in a water wave, the wave moves on, but each water particle goes back to its place.


When the particles of a medium are vibrating at right angles to the direction of energy transport then the wave is what?

Transverse


A wave transports energy but not matter true or false?

A wave does not transport energy and matter.


In a compression or longitudinal wave the particles of the medium are displaced in a direction to the direction of energy transport.?

Yes, that is correct. In a compression or longitudinal wave, the particles of the medium move parallel to the direction of energy transport. This means that the particles of the medium exhibit back-and-forth motion in the same direction that the wave is traveling.


A mechanical wave that transport a lot of energy will have a?

High amplitude and high frequency.