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16 June, 14:49

Are radio waves transverse or longitudinal

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  1. 16 June, 14:56
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    Transverse

    Explanation:

    There are two types of waves, depending on the direction of the oscillation:

    - Transverse wave: in a transverse wave, the direction of the oscillation is perpendicular to the direction of motion of the wave - examples of transverse waves are electromagnetic waves

    - Longitudinal wave: in a longitudinal wave, the direction of the oscillation is parallel to the direction of motion of the wave - examples of longitudinal waves are sound waves

    Radio waves are a type of electromagnetic waves - consisting of oscillations of electric and magnetic field that propagate in a vacuum at the speed of light - so they are an example of transverse wave.
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