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What oscillates in e.m. waves? Give two examples of e.m. waves.

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Electric and magnetic field vectors oscillate in
electromagnetic waves. They oscillate
perpendicular to each other as well as
perpendicular to the direction of propagation of
electromagnetic waves.
Example: Light waves, X-rays, radiowaves
etc.
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