Properties of Electromagnetic Waves
Students will describe the common properties of all electromagnetic waves.
Key Questions
- Explain why electromagnetic waves do not require a medium for propagation.
- Compare the speed of different electromagnetic waves in a vacuum.
- Analyze the relationship between the electric and magnetic fields in an electromagnetic wave.
MOE Syllabus Outcomes
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