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RossFactors that can affect how mechanical waves travel include the medium through which the wave is traveling (density, elasticity, temperature), the frequency and wavelength of the wave, and any obstacles or boundaries the wave encounters. The properties of the medium determine the speed and direction of the wave propagation.
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How are electromagnetic waves different from all other waves, specifically mechanical waves?
Electromagnetic waves do not require a medium to travel through, unlike mechanical waves which do. Additionally, electromagnetic waves can travel through a vacuum, while mechanical waves cannot.
Can mechanical waves traves through empty space?
No, mechanical waves require a medium (such as air, water, or solids) to travel through. In empty space, there is no medium for mechanical waves to propagate, so they cannot travel through vacuum. Examples of mechanical waves include sound waves and seismic waves.
Are all waves mechanical waves?
maybe? ----- No, you are forgetting about electromagnetic radiation such as a light, radio, x-rays, and so on that also have wave properties. Mechanical waves are able to travel through matter but electromagnetic waves can travel in a vacuum.
What two types of energy travel in waves?
Electromagnetic energy and mechanical energy can both travel in waves. Electromagnetic waves include light and radio waves, while mechanical waves include sound waves and ocean waves.
What does mechanical wave needs to travel?
Mechanical waves need a medium to travel through, such as air, water, or solids. These waves propagate by transferring energy from one particle to another within the medium. Without a medium, mechanical waves cannot travel.
