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Electromagnetic radiation consists of electromagnetic waves, which are _____.

A

oscillations of magnetic fields

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asynchronized oscillations of electric as well as magnetic fields

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synchronized oscillations of electric as well as gravitational fields

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synchronized oscillations of electric as well as magnetic fields

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The correct option is D
synchronized oscillations of electric as well as magnetic fields

Electromagnetic radiation consists of electromagnetic waves, which are synchronized oscillations of electric as well as magnetic fields and propagate through vacuum at the speed of light.

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