What major discovery is Hertz credited with in the 1880s?
Radioactivity
X-rays
Electromagnetic waves
Relativity
Answer
Electromagnetic waves, a groundbreaking discovery attributed to Hertz in the 1880s, revolutionized our understanding of physics. Hertz's experiments demonstrated the existence of these waves, which travel through space at the speed of light and exhibit properties similar to visible light. This discovery laid the foundation for advancements in communication, such as radio and television, and paved the way for further exploration of the electromagnetic spectrum.
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