Definition:Electromagnetic Radiation
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Definition
Electromagnetic radiation is a physical process whereby a changing electric field brings about a changing magnetic field, which in turn brings about a changing electric field.
These effects propagate through space in the form of waves.
Also see
- Results about electromagnetic radiation can be found here.
Sources
- 1966: Isaac Asimov: Understanding Physics ... (previous) ... (next): $\text {II}$: Light, Magnetism, and Electricity: Chapter $14$: Electromagnetic Radiation: Maxwell's Equations