electromagnetic wave

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A wave of energy having a transverse electric and magnetic field component.

electromagneticADJECTIVE + NOUN

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wave

Examples (10)

  • Light is a form of electromagnetic wave.
  • Radio signals are transmitted as electromagnetic waves.
  • A microwave oven uses electromagnetic waves to heat food.
  • The professor explained how an oscillating charge creates an electromagnetic wave.
  • Astronomers study the electromagnetic waves emitted by distant stars.
  • Can an electromagnetic wave travel through a vacuum?
  • Unlike sound, an electromagnetic wave does not require a medium for propagation.
  • The new satellite will be able to detect a wider range of electromagnetic waves.
  • There is ongoing research into the health effects of exposure to certain electromagnetic waves.
  • Every electromagnetic wave has a specific frequency and wavelength.