Unveil the Secrets of Electromagnetic Radiation

Electromagnetic radiation consists of waves of the electromagnetic field which propagate through space and carry momentum and electromagnetic radiant energy.

The different types of electromagnetic radiation include radio waves, microwaves, infrared, (visible) light, ultraviolet, X-rays, and gamma rays.

In a vacuum, electromagnetic waves travel at the speed of light, commonly denoted c.

<p>In homogeneous, isotropic media, the oscillations of the two fields are on average perpendicular to each other and perpendicular to the direction of energy and wave propagation, forming a transverse wave.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The position of an electromagnetic wave within the electromagnetic spectrum can be characterized by either its frequency of oscillation or its wavelength.</p> Signup and view all the answers