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Does wave transmit momentum?
Yes, waves can carry momentum. This can be seen in phenomena like the transfer of momentum from ocean waves to surfers or in the pressure exerted by sound waves on a surface.
The formation of waves is a result of what?
Momentum transfer or pressure variances.
Light waves striking an object can cause it to increase it's temperature From this we can infer what?
From this, we can infer that light waves transfer energy to the object upon impact, which results in an increase in the object's temperature due to the absorption of this energy. This process, known as photothermal heating, occurs as the object's molecules absorb the light energy and convert it into heat.
When transferring mechanical waves what do they not transfer?
Mechanical waves do not transfer matter; they transfer energy and momentum. This means that while the wave causes particles in the medium to oscillate, the particles themselves do not travel with the wave as it propagates.
What is the light that strikes a reflecting or refracting material called?
Light. Quantum particles impeding on an object. Electromagnetic waves striking an object.
What process of light striking an object and bouncing off?
The process you are referring to is called reflection. When light waves hit an object, some of the waves are absorbed and others bounce off the surface. These reflected waves determine the color and brightness of the object that we perceive.
The momentum of an object depends on what two factors?
The momentum of an object depends on its mass and velocity. Momentum is calculated as the product of an object's mass and its velocity, and it is a vector quantity that indicates the quantity of motion an object has.
How does energy transfer by waves differ from energy transfer by a moving object?
In energy Transfer by waves, the energy moves through the the medium, for example the water, but isn't carrying the water with it. In energy transfer by a moving object the energy is traveling by means of an object. So, energy transfer by waves can be pictured as a person (the energy) swimming through water (the medium) and energy transfer through an object can be pictured as a person (the energy) riding a bicycle (the object) In the first case the energy itself is moving through a medium, where in the second case the energy is using its power to move by use of an object. Hope this helps you understand!
Light waves striking an object can cause it to increase its temperature from this you can infer that?
From this you can infer that energy has been transferred by radiant energy.
What is transferred by water wave?
Energy and momentum are transferred by water waves. As the water molecules move in a wave motion, they transfer energy from one point to another. This energy transfer creates the movement we observe in water waves.
What is defines as the transfer of engery from a vibrating object in waves that travel through matter?
The transfer of energy from a vibrating object in waves that travel through matter is known as sound. Sound waves are produced by the vibration of particles in a medium (such as air, water, or solids) and are characterized by properties such as frequency, amplitude, and wavelength.
What is Heat transfer by waves?
Heat transfer by waves refers to the transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves such as infrared radiation. These waves carry energy from a warmer object to a cooler one without requiring a medium for propagation. This mode of heat transfer is commonly observed in processes such as radiation from the sun warming the Earth.
