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Electromagnetic Waves

Electromagnetic waves are traveling patterns of electric and magnetic influence. Electromagnetic waves are light rays. They travel through space at the speed of light—approximately 186,282 miles (299,792 kilometers) per second.

Information from World Book Online

Be sure to explore additional information about Electromagnetic Waves available at

World Book Online Article - level 1 / level 2 / level 3
Britannica School Article
Gale Article level 4

eBooks and Websites

Big Universe

Electromagnetism

What is Electromagnetic Radiation?

Electromagnetism introduction (Khan)

Electromagnetic waves, the electromagnetic spectrum and photons (Khan)

Videos

Electromagnetic Spectrum (BrainPOP)

Electromagnets (BrainPOP)

Electromagnetic waves and the electromagnetic spectrum

The Electromagnetic Spectrum

The Electromagnetic Spectrum: NASA (PBS)

Traveling Waves

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