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Electromagnetic Waves. Electromagnetic Wave A transverse wave that transfers electrical and magnetic energy. Consists of vibrating electric and magnetic.

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1 Electromagnetic Waves

2 Electromagnetic Wave A transverse wave that transfers electrical and magnetic energy. Consists of vibrating electric and magnetic fields. Move at the speed of light. Do not need a medium to travel through.

3 Electromagnetic waves behave like waves They also behave like moving particles

4 Waves

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7 Particle model When a beam of light shines on some substances it causes electrons to move. Sometimes it can even knock the electron out of a substance. This is called the photoelectric effect. The particle of light energy is called a photon.


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