What are electromagnetic waves?

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What are electromagnetic waves?

Electromagnetic Waves:

There are many waves around us which may be classified on the basis of their frequency, wavelength and whether they require any material medium to propagate in space. We study these waves in physics using the laws of physics. Many devices such as mobile phones, televisions, radios, RADAR systems use these waves.

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Electromagnetic waves are the simultaneous and synchronous oscillations of electric and magnetic fields. The waves move at the speed of light and can...

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What are Electromagnetic Waves: Definition & Types

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Discover the different types of electromagnetic waves and what defines an electromagnetic wave. Understand the term electromagnetic and see an electromagnetic wave diagram.


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