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What is the nature of electromagnetic waves?.
- A.They consist of oscillating electric and magnetic fields.
- B.They are purely mechanical waves.
- C.They require a medium to propagate.
- D.They travel faster in solids than in gases.
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- They consist of oscillating electric and magnetic fields.
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Electromagnetic waves are characterized by oscillating electric and magnetic fields that propagate through space. This is a fundamental aspect of their nature, distinguishing them from mechanical waves which require a medium.
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