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Question
what type of waves are electromagnetic waves?
longitudinal waves
transverse waves
Brief Explanations
Electromagnetic waves oscillate perpendicular to their direction of travel, which is the defining characteristic of transverse waves. Longitudinal waves oscillate parallel to their direction of propagation, which does not match electromagnetic wave behavior.
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Transverse Waves