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What type of waves are electromagnetic waves?
What type of waves are electromagnetic waves?
- Surface waves
- Longitudinal waves
- Mechanical waves
- Transverse waves (correct)
What distinguishes electromagnetic waves from longitudinal waves?
What distinguishes electromagnetic waves from longitudinal waves?
- They have higher frequency
- They can only travel through solids
- Oscillations occur perpendicular to propagation (correct)
- They require a medium for propagation
In which direction do the oscillations of electromagnetic waves occur?
In which direction do the oscillations of electromagnetic waves occur?
- Parallel to the direction of propagation
- Randomly in all directions
- Perpendicular to the direction of propagation (correct)
- Diagonal to the direction of propagation
Electromagnetic waves are transverse waves.
Electromagnetic waves are transverse waves.
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Electromagnetic waves require a medium to propagate.
Electromagnetic waves require a medium to propagate.
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Electromagnetic waves can travel through a vacuum.
Electromagnetic waves can travel through a vacuum.
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