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Which distinguishes electromagntic waves from mechanical waves?
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∙ 12y ago
Electro magnetic waves can pass through medium of free space ie vacuum but mechanical waves cannot do so. Mechanical waves such as sound definitely needs a material medium air, water etc. But light being electro magnetic could pass through even vacuum. Actually in between the sun and earth there is vacuum. Yet we receive light right from Sun towards earth.
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How can a magnet move something without touching it?
Electromagntic waves/ forces
What is the name for the range of electromagntic waves when placed in order of increasing frequency?
Electromagnetic spectrum
What waves make up the electromagntic spectrum?
Radio waves, TV Wwaves, Radar waves, Microwaves, Infrared Rays, Visabe Light, Ultraviolet rays, X-rays, Gamma rays, cosmic rays.
What do you call waves that require a medium A electromagnetic waves or B mechanical waves?
Mechanical waves, shock waves, etc.
What is non mechanical wave?
Non mechanical waves are Eletro magnetic waves. We can devide 2 waves. 1 is mechanical waves & 2 is electromagnetic waves. For example Sound is a mechanical wave & Light is an electromagnetic wave.
What distinguishes waves from mechanical waves?
Mechanical waves require a medium for their propagation whereas electromagnetic waves require a medium for their propagation.
Which of the waves below is not part of the electromagntic spectrum?
None is, since there are no waves below.
Which of the following distinguishes electromagnetic from mechanical waves?
They don't require a medium to travel through. - apex ....what a wanker
How can a magnet move something without touching it?
Electromagntic waves/ forces
Where can electromagntic waves travel through?
Electromagnetic Waves can travel through space without any material medium.
What is the name for the range of electromagntic waves when placed in order of increasing frequency?
Electromagnetic spectrum
Is sound waves mechanical or waves?
Mechanical
What waves make up the electromagntic spectrum?
Radio waves, TV Wwaves, Radar waves, Microwaves, Infrared Rays, Visabe Light, Ultraviolet rays, X-rays, Gamma rays, cosmic rays.
How em waves different from mechanical waves?
Mechanical waves require a medium while Electromagnetic waves does not.
What do you call waves that require a medium A electromagnetic waves or B mechanical waves?
Mechanical waves, shock waves, etc.
Is a sound wave mechanical or electromagnetic?
Seismic waves are mechanical waves.
What is non mechanical wave?
Non mechanical waves are Eletro magnetic waves. We can devide 2 waves. 1 is mechanical waves & 2 is electromagnetic waves. For example Sound is a mechanical wave & Light is an electromagnetic wave.
