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Would you please tell me about why do waves carry energy momentum?
I agree, but then again most classical phenomena have a quantum equivalent, in most cases (especially if it is posted in the classical physics section) when someone posts a question about a phenomenon that can be discussed from a classical standpoint - Introducing QM into the picture is an unnecessary complication.christianjb said:Claude: reviewing the replies it seems that it's not clear whether the OP was talking about QM or CM. I'm still not sure!
I agree that undue criticism is unwarranted, but by the same token, if something is posted that is wrong or misleading - it ought to be challenged.christianjb said:I don't think it helps much to criticize others answers for possibly missing the point.
And learn too!christianjb said:After all, we're here to have fun!
Waves carry energy momentum because they are a result of a disturbance or vibration in a medium, which causes particles in the medium to oscillate. This oscillation transfers energy from one particle to another, creating a wave that carries energy and momentum as it propagates through the medium.
Energy is transferred through waves by the movement of particles in the medium. As the wave travels, particles in the medium oscillate back and forth, transferring energy to neighboring particles. This transfer of energy continues as the wave propagates, allowing it to carry energy over long distances.
The amount of energy carried by a wave is affected by several factors, including the amplitude of the wave (the height of the wave), the frequency (the number of waves passing a point in a given time), and the medium through which the wave is traveling. In general, waves with higher amplitudes, frequencies, and velocities carry more energy.
Yes, waves can lose energy as they travel. This is known as wave attenuation, and it occurs as a result of various factors such as friction, absorption, and scattering. For example, sound waves can lose energy as they travel through air due to the absorption of sound energy by the surrounding air particles.
Momentum and energy are closely related in waves. As a wave carries energy through a medium, it also carries momentum, which is a measure of the motion of the particles in the medium. The amount of momentum carried by a wave depends on the frequency, amplitude, and velocity of the wave.