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Electromagnetic waves(such as light, gamma rays, microwaves, etc.) exhibit a longitudinal wave form. True False
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Electromagnetic waves(such as light, gamma rays, microwaves, etc.) exhibit a longitudinal wave form.

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False - Electromagnetic waves are transverse waves - they do not need a particular medium for transmission - as sound waves in air (longitudinal waves)

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