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Electromagnetic waves consist of an electric field and a magnetic field that oscillate perpendicular to each other and to the direction of wave propagation. These two fields work together to carry energy and information through space.

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What are the parts of electromagnetic spectrum?

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Who invented em waves?

Electromagnetic waves were predicted, by calculations, by James Clerk Maxwell. Later, different parts of the electromagnetic spectrum were either discovered or confirmed to be electromagnetic waves by various scientists.


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The common name for electromagnetic waves is just that: "electromagnetic waves". There is no other commonly used term. Specific parts of the spectrum have common names, for example light (or visible light), radio waves, x-rays, etc. - but none of this means exactly the same as "electromagnetic waves". Visible light, for instance, is just one type (or frequency range) of electromagnetic waves.


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