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The charge on electromagnetic waves is-

The charge on electromagnetic waves is- Correct Answer zero

CONCEPT:

  • Electromagnetic waves or EM waves: The waves that are formed as a result of vibrations between an electric field and a magnetic field and they are perpendicular to each other and to the direction of the wave is called an electromagnetic wave.
    • The accelerating charged particle produces an electromagnetic (EM) wave.
    • A charged particle oscillating about an equilibrium position is an accelerating charged particle.
    • Electromagnetic waves do not require any matter to propagate from one place to another as it consists of photons. They can move in a vacuum.


Properties of electromagnetic waves:

  • EM waves don't have any charge or we can say that they are neutral.
  • Propagate as a transverse wave.
  • They move with the velocity the same as that of light i.e 3 × 108 m/s.
  • It contains energy and they also contain momentum.
  • They can travel in a vacuum also.
  • The energy in an electromagnetic wave is divided equally between electric and magnetic fields. 
  • An electromagnetic wave is a perpendicular variation in both the electric field(E) and Magnetic field(B).


EXPLANATION:

  • The charge on electromagnetic waves is zero. Hence option 3 is correct.

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