em wave nature

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Electromagnetic waves are transverse because electric and magnetic fields are:

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Electromagnetic (EM) waves consist of oscillating electric ($\vec{E}$) and magnetic ($\vec{B}$) fields.
- $\vec{E}$ and $\vec{B}$ oscillate in directions perpendicular to each other.
- Both fields are also perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation ($\vec{k}$).
- Since the oscillations are perpendicular to the direction of travel, the waves are characterized as **transverse**.

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