Electromagnetic waves are produced by
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A changing electric field is produced by an accelerating charge which in turn produces a magnetic field. These alternatively changing magnetic and electric fields give rise to electromagnetic waves. Whereas the static force generates only an electric field and the moving particle generates only a magnetic field.
- a static charge
- a moving charge
- an accelerating charge
- charge less particles
The Correct Option is C
Solution and Explanation
Electromagnetic waves are produced by an accelerating charge.
Electromagnetic waves are produced whenever electric charges are accelerated. Or in other words, an accelerating charge produces a changing electric field which in turn produces a magnetic field. These alternatively changing magnetic and electric fields give rise to electromagnetic waves. The electric field and magnetic field of an electromagnetic wave are perpendicular (at right angles) to each other.
Therefore, option C is the correct answer.
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Concepts Used:
Electromagnetic waves
The waves that are produced when an electric field comes into contact with a magnetic field are known as Electromagnetic Waves or EM waves. The constitution of an oscillating magnetic field and electric fields gives rise to electromagnetic waves.
Types of Electromagnetic Waves:
Electromagnetic waves can be grouped according to the direction of disturbance in them and according to the range of their frequency. Recall that a wave transfers energy from one point to another point in space. That means there are two things going on: the disturbance that defines a wave, and the propagation of wave. In this context the waves are grouped into the following two categories:
- Longitudinal waves: A wave is called a longitudinal wave when the disturbances in the wave are parallel to the direction of propagation of the wave. For example, sound waves are longitudinal waves because the change of pressure occurs parallel to the direction of wave propagation.
- Transverse waves: A wave is called a transverse wave when the disturbances in the wave are perpendicular (at right angles) to the direction of propagation of the wave.