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Mechanical waves & electromagnetic waves: Waves can be classified mainly into two types

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1. Mechanical waves: The presence of a medium is required for the transmission of these waves, eg. The waves formed on the surface of water, sound waves etc.

2. Electromagnetic waves: Electromagnetic wave is a combined form of an electric field and a magnetic field which vary continuously. A medium is not essential for its propagation eg. radio waves, light waves.



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