Is heat is transferred by electromagnetic waves? What is known as electromagnetic waves?

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Besides convection and conduction, another way to transfer energy is through radiation, which uses electromagnetic waves.  Definition: Electromagnetic waves or EM waves are waves that are created as a result of vibrations between an electric field and a magnetic field. In other words, EM waves are composed of oscillating magnetic and electric fields.Description: When an electric field interacts with a magnetic field, electromagnetic waves are created. They are hence known as ‘electromagnetic’ waves. The electric field and magnetic field of an electromagnetic wave are perpendicular (at right angles) to each other. They are also perpendicular to the direction of the EM wave.  EM waves travel with a constant velocity of   3.00  ×      10    8    m      s          −      1       in vacuum. They are deflected neither by the electric field, nor by the magnetic field. However, they are capable of showing interference or diffraction. An electromagnetic wave can travel through anything - be it air, a solid material or vacuum. It does not need a medium to propagate or travel from one place to another. Mechanical waves (like sound waves or water waves), on the other hand, need a medium to travel. EM waves are &#039;transverse&#039; waves. This means that they are measured by their amplitude (height) and wavelength (distance between the highest/lowest points of two consecutive waves).

Is heat is transferred by electromagnetic waves? What is known as electromagnetic waves?

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