Less than what? Please clarify.
Momentum transfer or pressure variances.
Light. Quantum particles impeding on an object. Electromagnetic waves striking an object.
Light is a form of energy
In energy Transfer by waves, the energy moves through the the medium, for example the water, but isn't carrying the water with it. In energy transfer by a moving object the energy is traveling by means of an object. So, energy transfer by waves can be pictured as a person (the energy) swimming through water (the medium) and energy transfer through an object can be pictured as a person (the energy) riding a bicycle (the object) In the first case the energy itself is moving through a medium, where in the second case the energy is using its power to move by use of an object. Hope this helps you understand!
For an object to have momentum, it must have mass and velocity.
From this you can infer that energy has been transferred by radiant energy.
when light bounces off of a bumpy surface, will you see the object the light is striking
the transfer of thermal energy by electromagnetic waves
yes
Do light waves transfer energy
If you are talking about waves in an ocean or "sea swells" yes they can, the water is moving and their fore apply the force it has (kinetic) and transfers a VERY small part of that to the object. Therefore causing momentum.
Longshore current