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What type of energy is in electromagnetic waves?
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Electromagnetic (EM) waves are made up of mutually perpendicular, oscillating electric and magnetic fields.
Hence, the energy associated with EM waves is broadly known as electromagnetic energy.
Energy can be carried by EM waves in different forms, such as heat, light, and mechanical energy.
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