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Why is it that energy is never transfered in a direction opposite to the direction of wave propagation?
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∙ 14y ago
Since the wave carries the energy, it kind of makes sense that the energy moves
in the same direction as the wave moves.
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Does Light possesses only photons and waves?
Let us think about the propagation of energy from one point to the other. This propagation could be done only in two ways. One by the movement of the particles. For example in case of electrical energy transfered from the source to the bulb via a wire is due to the electrons flowing from the source to the filament of the bulb. But in case of dropping a stone and producing the disturbance to get propagated we rely on the waves. In case of wave propagation no particle are carried along with the wave propagation. The particles only excecute simple harmonic vibration, but the energy is transfered from one particle to the other. So only two options. Hence light being an energy could be propagated one by waves or the other by photons.
Why are waves on the surface of the water transverse?
Transverse waves oscillate perpendicular to the direction of energy propagation. Think of one wave by itself. Which direction is it propagating? Some direction parallel to the surface of the water. Now think of one particular piece of water that the wave passes through. It's motion goes upwards and downwards, which is perpendicular from the surface of the water, therefore transverse. Waves oscillating parallel to the direction of energy propagation are called longitudinal.
Why is it called longitudinal waves?
Since the particles of the medium vibrate parallel (length wise) to the direction of propagation of the energy. HEnce the name longitudinal.
How is energy transfered from sun to runningwhat are the processes?
well how it is transfered from the sun to runnin is tht th e sun gives yhu energy to do stuff rght ?? so it is transfered from thre to us to givve all of us energy
What is the difference between absorption loss and scattering loss?
absorption: having a change in energy from source to the receiver by its medium scattering by particles: occurs without a change in energy, but results in a change in direction of propagation
What moves forward in waves?
The energy of a wave moves forward with the wave. A wave is moving energy, and the wave carries it in the direction of propagation.
Does Light possesses only photons and waves?
Let us think about the propagation of energy from one point to the other. This propagation could be done only in two ways. One by the movement of the particles. For example in case of electrical energy transfered from the source to the bulb via a wire is due to the electrons flowing from the source to the filament of the bulb. But in case of dropping a stone and producing the disturbance to get propagated we rely on the waves. In case of wave propagation no particle are carried along with the wave propagation. The particles only excecute simple harmonic vibration, but the energy is transfered from one particle to the other. So only two options. Hence light being an energy could be propagated one by waves or the other by photons.
How energy is transfered in the ocean?
energy
What energy transfers takes place when the turbine turn the generator?
kinetic energy is transfered to electric energy
What energy can be transformed to kinetic chemical electrical or thermal energy?
It is transfered by energy mixing with potetial energyIt is transfered by energy mixing with potetial energy
Why are waves on the surface of the water transverse?
Transverse waves oscillate perpendicular to the direction of energy propagation. Think of one wave by itself. Which direction is it propagating? Some direction parallel to the surface of the water. Now think of one particular piece of water that the wave passes through. It's motion goes upwards and downwards, which is perpendicular from the surface of the water, therefore transverse. Waves oscillating parallel to the direction of energy propagation are called longitudinal.
Why doesn't all of the gas in a car get transfered to mechanical energy?
Isn't it because some of the energy gets transfered to thermal energy?
Why is it called longitudinal waves?
Since the particles of the medium vibrate parallel (length wise) to the direction of propagation of the energy. HEnce the name longitudinal.
Does energy can be transferred?
You really should learn how to read and write before asking a question on WikiAnswers. Energy CAN be transfered, and furthermore energy DOES get transfered.
What is the energy that is transfered through collisions?
Kinetic energy
How is energy transfered to chemical energy?
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How can energy be transferred?
It can be transferred by three different methods:* Conduction * Convection * Radiation
