nature of em waves

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electric field

region where a charged particle is capable of repelling or attracting charged material

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magnetic field

region where a magnet is capable of repelling or attracting magnetic material

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electric force

experienced when another particle or body is placed inside an electric field

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static electricity

created by a charged body

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electromagnetic waves

interplay between electric and magnetic fields

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production of electromagnetic waves

accelerating charged particles oscillating about an equilibrium

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3.0×10^8 m/s

speed of light

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crest

highest point of a wave

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trough

lowest point of a wave