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Electromagnetic wave

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

An electromagnetic wave is a type of wave that consists of oscillating electric and magnetic fields, which travel through space at the speed of light.