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Explain why electromagnetic wave is transverse wave and not a compressional wave. ...?
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Explain why electromagnetic wave is transverse wave and not a compressional wave. ...?

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an electromagnetic , transverse, wave is a wave that goes up and down, such as light that does not need a medium to travel
While compressional, longitudinal wave such as sound require a medium to travel and can be compressed

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