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they are transverse waves, they can travel through a vacuum,
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Is light considered a electromagnetic wave?
Light is said to be of dual nature so it has particle nature as well as wave nature but there is a difference in waves and electromagnetic waves. so ,as for your question "Is light a electromagnetic wave" the answer is "no"More precisely, if visible is not an electromagnetic wave, the NO part of the electromagnetic spectrum could be considered to be an electromagnetic wave. By any definition of the term, the answer is 'Yes'
Are light waves electromagnetic or mechanical?
light waves are electromagnetic
1 What types of waves are light and electromagnetic waves?
The type of waves that are electromagnetic are the visible light waves
Is light and electromagnetic waves are alike?
Light is the visible form of electromagnetic waves.
Why do electromagnetic waves travel at the speed of light?
Radio-waves, like light, are electromagnetic waves and hence travel at the speed of light.
What is the type of light waves?
Transverse / Electromagnetic depending on the context of the question
Does light travel as electric waves convex waves luminescent waves or electromagnetic waves?
electromagnetic waves
Does sound waves not electromagnetic in nature?
no
What type of wave is a light wave an example of?
Light is an example of a electromagnetic wave.
What is relation between light and electromagnetic waves?
Light is an electromagnetic wave.
Does light travel through electromagnetic waves?
Light IS an electromagnetic wave.
What is light desribed in terms of electromagnetic waves?
Electromagnetic waves move in an oscilating fashion and do not need a medium. Light waves do not need a medium but light waves are considered both particles and waves (Dual Nature of Light). Neither can explain everything but allow us to learn some things. Light waves are simply a type of electromagnetic waves, there are other types (microwaves, x-rays etc.) Also, light waves are the only electromagnetic waves that we are able to see. Light waves also allow us to see colors (the electromagnetic spectrum).ANSWERAll electromagnetic waves, including light, have both wave and particle properties. It is more convenient to describe all electromagnetic radiation in terms of wavelength including light but also radio waves. If fact, all matter has wave properties. This is the principle of the eletron microscope where the wave proerties of electrons are used. Calculating the wavelength of a tennis ball is also possible. (See De Broglie wavelength)
