Question
The two fields in electromagnetic waves are ____ to each other and to the direction of propagation of the wave
Answer
The two fields in electromagnetic waves are perpendicular to each other and to the direction of propagation of the wave
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Electromagnetic waves are ____ waves that consist of an oscillating electric field and an oscillating magnetic field.
____ waves are transverse waves that consist of an oscillating electric field and an oscillating magnetic field.
Electromagnetic waves are transverse waves that consist of an ____.
The ____ is the range of frequencies and wavelengths found in EM waves.
The EM spectrum includes, from lowest to highest energy, ____.
The EM spectrum includes, from ____ energy, radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, x-rays, and γ -rays.