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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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BlakeElectromagnetic waves do not require a medium to propagate, unlike mechanical waves which do. Electromagnetic waves consist of oscillating electric and magnetic fields, while mechanical waves transfer energy through the vibration of particles in a medium. Electromagnetic waves can travel through vacuum, while mechanical waves cannot.
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What distinguishes a light wave from all other mechanical waves?
Light waves are electromagnetic waves that do not require a medium to travel through, unlike mechanical waves which require a medium such as air or water. This means that light waves can travel through a vacuum, such as outer space, while mechanical waves cannot.
Why Sound waves are mechanical waves?
Sound waves are mechanical waves because they require a medium, such as air, water, or solids, to propagate. The vibration of particles in the medium generates these waves, which travel through the medium by causing particles to bump into each other. This physical interaction between particles is what distinguishes sound waves as mechanical waves.
What do you call waves that require a medium A electromagnetic waves or B mechanical waves?
Mechanical waves, shock waves, etc.
What is another name for mechanical waves?
Another name for mechanical waves is elastic waves.
What are all mechanical waves?
Mechanical waves are waves that require a medium to travel through, such as water waves, sound waves in air, and seismic waves in the Earth's crust. These waves transfer energy through the oscillation of particles in the medium.
