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Introduction

Summary

Transverse Electromagnetic Wave (TEM). This animation shows a linear polarized wave. The relationship between frequency and wavelength is illustrated. (product remains constant: it is the speed of light!).

Goals

• To see the characteristics of a transverse Electromagnetic wave.
• To introduce the Speed of Light to Wavelength and Frequency Relationship: The speed of the electromagnetic wave (speed of light) is equal to the wavelength times the frequency.

Features

Click and drag the sliders to modify the frequency or the wavelength.

Tags

wave electromagnetic celerity tem radio transverse velocity light