Question

Show that em waves are transverse in nature

Answer 1

Explanation:

Transverse Nature of Electromagnetic Waves. In an electromagnetic wave, electric and magnetic field vectors are perpendicular to each other and at the same time are perpendicular to the direction of propagation of wave. This nature of electromagnetic wave is known as Transverse nature.

Answer 2

Answer:

E is the electric field vector, and B is the magnetic field vector of the EM wave. For electromagnetic waves E and B are always perpendicular to each other and perpendicular to the direction of propagation. ... Electromagnetic waves are transverse waves. The wave number is k = 2π/λ, where λ is the wavelength of the wave.All electromagnetic waves (light waves, microwaves, X-rays, radio waves) are transverse. All sound waves are longitudinal.