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What did Heinrich Hertz prove the existence of?

  • Gravitational waves

  • Electromagnetic waves

  • Dark matter

  • Quantum particles

Answer

Electromagnetic waves, the existence of which was proven by Heinrich Hertz, are a form of energy that travels through space in the form of waves. They are made up of electric and magnetic fields that oscillate perpendicular to each other and to the direction of propagation. Electromagnetic waves include visible light, radio waves, microwaves, infrared radiation, ultraviolet radiation, and X-rays.
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