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What are the two types of waves that make up electromagnetic waves?

The two types of waves that make up electromagnetic waves are electric waves and magnetic waves. These waves are perpendicular to each other and propagate together in space, creating the electromagnetic spectrum that includes radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-rays, and gamma rays.


Are electromagnetic waves transverse or compressional waves?

Electromagnetic waves are transverse waves. This means that the oscillations of the electric and magnetic fields that make up the wave occur perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation. Unlike compressional waves, electromagnetic waves do not require a medium to travel through.


Do electric and magnetic fields make up electromagnetic waves?

Yes, both electric and magnetic fields make up electromagnetic waves. We know that electromagnetic waves (like light) have both an electric and a magnetic component. Both of these components are waves, and they move (propagate) at right angles to each other, and in phase.


Does the direction of the electromagnetic wave propagation same as the direction of vibration of electromagnetic waves?

No, the direction of electromagnetic wave propagation is perpendicular to the direction of vibration of the electric and magnetic fields that make up the wave. This relationship is governed by electromagnetic wave theory and is a fundamental characteristic of how electromagnetic waves travel through space.


What are some examples of periodic waves?

Examples of periodic waves include ocean waves, sound waves, and the electromagnetic waves that make up visible light. These waves exhibit a pattern of repeating peaks and troughs over time or space.

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What (types) waves make up the electromagnetic spectrum?

Electormagnetic (EM) waves are all the waves and subsequent wavelengths that make up the Electromagnetic Spectrum. This includes but is not limited to: Radio Waves Infered Waves Visible Light Micro Waves X- Rays If you want a complete list look up the Electromagnetic Spectrum.


What kinds of waves make up the electromagnetic spectrum?

Those are called electromagnetic waves.


What are the two types of waves that make up electromagnetic waves?

The two types of waves that make up electromagnetic waves are electric waves and magnetic waves. These waves are perpendicular to each other and propagate together in space, creating the electromagnetic spectrum that includes radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-rays, and gamma rays.


Are electromagnetic waves transverse or compressional waves?

Electromagnetic waves are transverse waves. This means that the oscillations of the electric and magnetic fields that make up the wave occur perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation. Unlike compressional waves, electromagnetic waves do not require a medium to travel through.


What are two kinds of fields that make up electromagnetic waves?

Electric and Magnetic


What do all of the different forms of electromagnetic radiation together make up?

All forms of electromagnetic radiation make up the electromagnetic spectrum. This includes visible light, radio waves, microwaves, infrared radiation, ultraviolet radiation, X-rays, and gamma rays. Each type of radiation has a different wavelength and energy level.


Do the Electromagnetic waves that humans can see make up the electronagnetic spectrum or do they make up the visible spectrum?

The visible spectrum.


Are the waves that make up the electromagnetic radiation spectrum transverse or longitudinal?

is a tranversal wave


Different kinds of energy waves that move at the speed of light in a vacuum make up the?

In any substance, all electromagnetic waves travel at the same speed that light travels through that substance.


Do electric and magnetic fields make up electromagnetic waves?

Yes, both electric and magnetic fields make up electromagnetic waves. We know that electromagnetic waves (like light) have both an electric and a magnetic component. Both of these components are waves, and they move (propagate) at right angles to each other, and in phase.


Does the direction of the electromagnetic wave propagation same as the direction of vibration of electromagnetic waves?

No, the direction of electromagnetic wave propagation is perpendicular to the direction of vibration of the electric and magnetic fields that make up the wave. This relationship is governed by electromagnetic wave theory and is a fundamental characteristic of how electromagnetic waves travel through space.


How sunlight creates waves?

Light is made up of waves - of a type known as electromagnetic waves.