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Are physical waves, like sound waves, or water waves, real physical objects like matter?
But I am asking if the wave it self is a physical object, not the medium they travel throughDoug Huffman said:They are a predicate of the subject matter. Sound waves are compression waves. Water waves are transverse waves. Both/each have molecules translating from their relaxed positions.
Are you stating that physical waves are really physical or not? I'm specifically concerning the wave and not the medium which it travels through.Doug Huffman said:Learn predicate(subject). What do you think is "noise"?
Yes, physical waves are real objects. They are disturbances that travel through a medium, such as water, air, or a solid material, and transfer energy from one place to another.
Physical waves require a medium to travel through, while electromagnetic waves can travel through empty space. Physical waves also transfer energy in a direction perpendicular to their motion, while electromagnetic waves transfer energy in a direction parallel to their motion.
Physical waves cannot be seen with the naked eye, but their effects can be observed. For example, we can see the ripples on the surface of water caused by physical waves, or we can see objects vibrating due to sound waves.
No, physical waves can change direction when they encounter a change in medium or an obstacle. This phenomenon is known as diffraction. However, in a uniform medium, physical waves generally travel in a straight line.
Physical waves have various applications in everyday life. For example, sound waves are used in communication systems, such as telephones and radios. Light waves are used in devices like cameras and TVs. Physical waves are also used in medical imaging techniques, such as ultrasound and MRI scans.