A mechanical wave is a wave that is an oscillation of matter, and therefore transfers energy through a medium. While waves can move over long distances, the movement of the medium of transmission—the material—is limited. Therefore, the oscillating material does not move far from its initial equilibrium position.
Electromagnetic Waves:
Electromagnetic waves or EM waves are waves that are created as a result of vibrations between an electric field and a magnetic field. In other words, EM waves are composed of oscillating magnetic and electric fields.
Similarities:
Unlike mechanical waves, which require matter, electromagnetic waves can travel through empty space, as well as through liquids, solids, and gases. There are many similarities between light waves and mechanical waves. They can both be measured by their amplitude, wavelength, and frequency.
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In short, electromagnetic waves propagate in vacuum, while mechanical waves are not. Both can be measured based on their amplitude, wavelength and frequency. When they interact with matter, they can be reflected, transmitted, absorbed, refracted or bent.
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started by both is the similarity of the two
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Answer:
MECHANICAL WAVES
•requires medium to travel
•can be transverse or longitudinal
ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES
•Can travel through vacuum
•transverse
SIMILARITIES
•Carries energy
•has wavelength, amplitude, frequency
Answer:
Mechanical Waves:
A mechanical wave is a wave that is an oscillation of matter, and therefore transfers energy through a medium. While waves can move over long distances, the movement of the medium of transmission—the material—is limited. Therefore, the oscillating material does not move far from its initial equilibrium position.
Electromagnetic Waves:
Electromagnetic waves or EM waves are waves that are created as a result of vibrations between an electric field and a magnetic field. In other words, EM waves are composed of oscillating magnetic and electric fields.
Similarities:
Unlike mechanical waves, which require matter, electromagnetic waves can travel through empty space, as well as through liquids, solids, and gases. There are many similarities between light waves and mechanical waves. They can both be measured by their amplitude, wavelength, and frequency.
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