Electromagnetic waves

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Electromagnetic waves

Meaning of term electromagnetic waves

A self-propagating wave that includes visible light, radio waves, microwaves, infrared radiation, ultraviolet radiation, X-rays, and gamma rays. EM radiation is composed of an oscillating electric and magnetic field that move through empty space or trans

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