what type of energy is transferred by electromagnetic waves?

The type of energy transferred by electromagnetic waves is radiant energy. Electromagnetic waves carry energy through oscillating electric and magnetic fields, transferring this energy from one place to another by radiation. This radiant energy can manifest as heat, light, or other forms of electromagnetic radiation depending on the wavelength and frequency of the waves. Shorter wavelength electromagnetic waves carry higher energy, for example, ultraviolet, X-rays, and gamma rays have higher energy compared to radio waves or microwaves. The energy transfer process does not require a medium and can even occur through a vacuum, such as sunlight reaching the Earth.