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  1. Classically, electromagnetic radiation consists of electromagnetic waves, which are synchronized oscillations of electric and magnetic fields. In a vacuum, electromagnetic waves travel at the speed of light, commonly denoted c. There, depending on the frequency of oscillation, different wavelengths of electromagnetic spectrum are ...

  2. Electromagnetic Wave: Electromagnetic waves are a self-propagating transverse wave of oscillating electric and magnetic fields. The direction of the electric field is indicated in blue, the magnetic field in red, and the wave propagates in the positive x-direction.

  3. Aug 10, 2016 · Electromagnetic waves differ from mechanical waves in that they do not require a medium to propagate. This means that electromagnetic waves can travel not only through air and solid materials, but also through the vacuum of space.

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  4. Jun 6, 2024 · Learn about the spectrum, examples, and types of electromagnetic radiation, the flow of energy in the form of electric and magnetic fields. Explore the properties, behaviour, and applications of electromagnetic waves from radio to gamma rays.

  5. Learn about the characteristics, spectrum and effects of electromagnetic waves with GCSE Combined Science. Find out how they transfer energy, travel through a vacuum and can be harmful to human body tissues.

  6. Mar 13, 2020 · Electromagnetic (EM) waves, also called electromagnetic radiation, are created by the coupling of oscillating electric and magnetic fields, whose directions are perpendicular to each other. The direction of propagation of the EM wave is perpendicular to both the electric and magnetic field vectors.

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