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referring to the combined interaction of electric and magnetic fields, often associated with waves or radiation
- Light is an electromagnetic wave that can travel through a vacuum.
- Electromagnetic radiation includes radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible light, ultraviolet, X-rays, and gamma rays.
- Electromagnetic fields are generated by electric currents and can exert forces on charged particles.
- Electromagnetic spectrum describes the range of frequencies of electromagnetic radiation.
- Electromagnetic induction occurs when a changing magnetic field induces an electric current in a conductor.