Waves get their energy from a source that causes disturbances or vibrations. This source could be wind, seismic activity, or the movement of objects in water. The energy is transferred through the medium in which the waves are traveling, leading to the propagation of waves.
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Infrared waves give off more energy because they have longer wavelengths compared to visible light and ultraviolet waves. This longer wavelength means that each photon of infrared radiation carries less energy, but there are more photons present per unit of energy, leading to higher overall energy output.
Atoms give off electromagnetic waves by releasing energy in the form of photons when electrons transition between energy levels. When an atom absorbs energy, its electrons move to higher energy levels and then emit photons as they return to their original, lower energy state. The frequency and energy of the electromagnetic waves emitted depend on the specific energy levels involved in the electron transitions.
Two kinds of energy that travel in waves are light energy (electromagnetic waves) and sound energy (mechanical waves).
Two types of energy that travel in waves are electromagnetic energy, such as light and radio waves, and mechanical energy, such as sound waves.
The energy of electromagnetic waves is carried by photons, which are particles of light. The energy of electromagnetic waves increases as the frequency of the waves increases.