Waves

Waves

1. Electromagnetic

   • Electromagnetic waves or EM waves are waves that are created as a result of vibrations between an electric field and a magnetic field.
   • EM waves are composed of oscillating magnetic and electric fields.
   • It includes radio waves, microwaves, infrared, light, ultraviolet, X-rays, and gamma rays.

2. Mechanical

   • A mechanical wave is a wave that is an oscillation of matter, and therefore transfers energy through a medium.
   • While waves can move over long distances, the movement of the medium of transmission—the material—is limited.
   • The oscillating material does not move far from its initial equilibrium position.