Respuesta :
To create a concept map for waves, you need to mention the different types of waves. Mechanical and EM waves are two examples. Mechanical waves transfer mechanical energy and require a medium. EM waves transfer EM energy but do not require a medium – they can pass through a vacuum. Both types of waves have different speeds transferring through different mediums.
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Other things that may be mentioned in the map include law of reflection, idea of diffraction, standing waves and so on.
Mechanical waves
• types of energy transferred - mechanical energy
• medium required (if applicable) for transfer of energy - yes, mechanical waves require a transfer medium
• speed of energy transfer through various mediums (solid, liquid, gas) - speeds vary for mechanical waves through different mediums
Electromagnetic waves
• types of energy transferred - electromagnetic energy
• medium required (if applicable) for transfer of energy - no medium required
• speed of energy transfer through various mediums (solid, liquid, gas) - transfer speed varies for electromagnetic waves through different mediums
• types of energy transferred - mechanical energy
• medium required (if applicable) for transfer of energy - yes, mechanical waves require a transfer medium
• speed of energy transfer through various mediums (solid, liquid, gas) - speeds vary for mechanical waves through different mediums
Electromagnetic waves
• types of energy transferred - electromagnetic energy
• medium required (if applicable) for transfer of energy - no medium required
• speed of energy transfer through various mediums (solid, liquid, gas) - transfer speed varies for electromagnetic waves through different mediums