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Khan Academy: Electromagnetic Waves: The Electromagnetic Spectrum and Photons ArticleKhan Academy: Electromagnetic Waves: The Electromagnetic Spectrum and Photons Article
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Khan Academy: Electromagnetic Waves: The Electromagnetic Spectrum and Photons

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An article that discusses the coupling of an electric field with a magnetic field to create electromagnetic waves. Article also discusses how different types of electromagnetic waves have different wavelengths which forms the electromagnetic spectrum.

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Grade
9th - 10th
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Science
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Articles
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