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Define electromagnetic wave.

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ISBN:9781938168000

Author:Paul Peter Urone, Roger Hinrichs

Publisher:Paul Peter Urone, Roger Hinrichs

Chapter24: Electromagnetic Waves

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 20CQ: Give an example of energy carried by an electromagnetic wave.

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