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Electromagnetic Waves

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

Definition

Electromagnetic waves are transverse waves consisting of oscillating electric and magnetic fields that propagate through space at the speed of light.

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