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Wavelength (represented by the Greek letter lambda) is inversely proportional to frequency. Two waves may have different amplitudes but identical wavelengths if they have identical frequencies. Further, a sine wave and a square or sawtooth wave may have the same wavelength even though they do not look similar and have different amplitudes, as long as their frequencies are identical.
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∙ 17y ago
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∙ 15y agoThe formula is: Speed of medium c = wavelength lambda times frequency f. When the wavelength lambda is constant, but the speed of the medium changes, the frequency must be different. Think of a sound wave in air, or in water and an electromagnetic wave in vacuum. Scroll down to related links and look at "Acoustic or sound waves in air - radio waves and light waves in vacuum".
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∙ 13y agoNo. Light waves are electromagnetic waves, and they do not require any medium to exist. Whereas sound waves are compression waves in a material. If there is no material, like in space, then there is no sound.
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∙ 12y agoAll electromagnetic waves travel at the same speed, it is known as the speed of
light. This number is roughly 300 million meters per second in vacuum, somewhat
less in material substances.
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∙ 12y agoI don't see the problem. One wave simply has a larger wavelength than another one, but a lower frequency, in such a way that the product of the two is constant (the speed of the wave).
*electromagnetic waves travel at the speed of light, 3.00 x10^8 m/s.
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∙ 13y agoNo, different types of electromagnetic waves have different wavelengths. In general, the lower the frequency, the higher the wavelength, because the speed of electromagnetic waves is a constant.
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∙ 13y agoNo...this is so because the amplitudes complete the wavelength and if those arent the same then it will change the result- the wavelength. :)
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What is an explanation of how energy travels in waves to produce light and sound?
Light travels in waves, and sound travels in waves. However, sound waves and light waves are very different, and it is important not to confuse the two. Light travels in electromagnetic waves, and sound does not. Sound waves are caused by vibration.
Are sound waves transverse waves while light waves are longitudinal waves or are all sound waves and light waves longitudinal waves?
Light waves are transverse.Sound waves may be transverse or longitudinal. Sound in gases can only be longitudinal.
How do sound waves travel compared to light waves?
light waves fast
Which travels at a greater speed light waves or sound waves?
Light Waves.
What travels only through matter light waves sound waves or radio waves?
sound waves
Are visible light waves the same as sound waves?
No.
Do light and sound both move in waves?
Light and sound both move in waves. Light is much faster than sound. Light waves are smaller than sound waves.
What is an explanation of how energy travels in waves to produce light and sound?
Light travels in waves, and sound travels in waves. However, sound waves and light waves are very different, and it is important not to confuse the two. Light travels in electromagnetic waves, and sound does not. Sound waves are caused by vibration.
Why the diffraction of light is not same as that of sound waves?
Oh but it is. When they encounter sharp edges, light and sound behave exactly the same ... in terms of their wavelengths.
Are sound waves stronger than light waves?
No because light waves are stronger and brighter and sound waves are light and dull
Why the radio waves are similar to light waves but not sound wavesexplain?
Radio and light waves are electromagnetic waves, sound waves are not.
Are sound waves transverse waves while light waves are longitudinal waves or are all sound waves and light waves longitudinal waves?
Light waves are transverse.Sound waves may be transverse or longitudinal. Sound in gases can only be longitudinal.
Why are light and sound waves?
light and sound are in waves, because when a sound is made, such as a gun shot, the sound rips through the air in waves. as for light? noidea bro.
When is the only time sound waves travel the same speed as light?
They never do.
How do sound waves travel compared to light waves?
light waves fast
Which travels at a greater speed light waves or sound waves?
Light Waves.
Light and sound waves have many similar properties however light waves are what while sound waves are what?
Light waves are eletromagnetic waves and sound waves are mechanical waves. Additionally, a light wave is a transverse wave that does not require a medium through which to travel. Sound waves, on the other hand, are longitudinal waves where the source transfers the mechanical energy of the sound wave into the medium so it can travel.
