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From: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090223155307AAgqbWk
Question: Why are electromagnetic waves transverse waves?
Answer: "Because they are generated by the rapid vibration of elecrons, which go side to side, perpendicular to the direction the waves travel (very very rapid vibration, mind you)"
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Question: Why are electromagnetic waves transverse waves?
Answer: "Because they are generated by the rapid vibration of elecrons, which go side to side, perpendicular to the direction the waves travel (very very rapid vibration, mind you)"
How might you improve this answer?
Thanks for any help!