What are electromagnetic waves? Explain two characteristics of these waves.
What are electromagnetic waves? Explain two characteristics of these waves.
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Solution and Explanation
Two characteristics of electromagnetic waves are:
- They travel in a vacuum at the speed of light (\( c = 3 \times 10^8 \, \mathrm{m/s} \)).
- They carry energy and momentum and can exert radiation pressure.
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