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What happens to the amplitude of an electromagnetic wave when it crosss from a less dense to a more dense medium?
I couldn't find it anywhere on the net.
I couldn't find it anywhere on the net.
Electromagnetic waves are a type of energy that can travel through empty space or through a medium, such as air or water. They are created by the movement of electrically charged particles and consist of both electric and magnetic fields. These waves can vary in frequency and wavelength, which determines their properties and uses.
Unlike mechanical waves, such as sound waves, electromagnetic waves do not require a medium to travel through. They can travel through a vacuum, like outer space, at the speed of light. Electromagnetic waves also have a wide range of frequencies, including radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, x-rays, and gamma rays.
Electromagnetic waves have several key properties, including wavelength, frequency, amplitude, and speed. They also have the ability to be reflected, refracted, and diffracted, much like other types of waves. Electromagnetic waves interact with matter in various ways, depending on their frequency. For example, high-frequency waves like x-rays and gamma rays can penetrate through materials, while low-frequency waves like radio waves are easily absorbed and reflected.
Electromagnetic waves have many practical uses in our daily lives. Radio waves are used for communication, microwaves are used for cooking, and infrared waves are used for remote controls. Visible light is essential for sight, while ultraviolet waves are used in medical treatments and sterilization. X-rays and gamma rays are used in medical imaging and cancer treatment.
Electromagnetic waves are created by moving electrically charged particles, such as electrons. These waves can also be produced artificially, such as in a radio antenna or a light bulb. Electromagnetic waves are detected using various instruments, such as antennas, telescopes, and cameras. Different types of detectors are used depending on the frequency of the waves being detected.