Electromagnetic Waves

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What is an electromagnetic wave?

Are the mechanism by which electromagnetic energy (electromagnetic radiation) moves. They are composed of two components: an electric wave, or an electric field, and a magnetic wave or magnetic field.

How do electromagnetic waves transfer energy?

In electromagnetic waves, energy is transferred through vibrations of electric and magnetic fields.

How fast can these waves travel?

They can move as fast as the speed of light.

How do electromagnetic waves travel?

They travel through the vacuum of outer space.

What three properties do electromagnetic waves have?

amplitude, wavelength, frequency


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