Electromagnetic Radiation (Noun)
Meaning
Radiation consisting of waves of energy associated with electric and magnetic fields resulting from the acceleration of an electric charge.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
Examples
- Radio waves, microwaves, and X-rays are all forms of electromagnetic radiation emitted by various sources in our environment.
- The earth's atmosphere protects life on the planet by absorbing or scattering a significant portion of incoming electromagnetic radiation from the sun.
- All forms of electromagnetic radiation have the same basic nature and exhibit the properties of both waves and particles.
- Light and other forms of electromagnetic radiation travel at speeds of up to 299,792,458 meters per second in a vacuum.
- The human body absorbs electromagnetic radiation from various artificial sources, including cell phones, televisions, and microwave ovens, albeit usually at low levels.