What best describes the angle between a changing electric field and the electromagnetic wave produced by it?

1. always equal to a right angle

2. always less than a right angle

3. varies from parallel to perpendicular

4. varies from perpendicular to parallel

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Haney

16 September, 19:36

What best describes the angle between a changing electric field and the electromagnetic wave produced by it?

1. always equal to a right angle

2. always less than a right angle

3. varies from parallel to perpendicular

4. varies from perpendicular to parallel

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Reid · Answer 1

The correct ans is 1.

A changing electric field produces a changing magnetic field which in turn produces a changing electric field. This means that the source has created a changing electric and magnetic fields, perpendicular to each other, that travel away from the source. Electric field, magnetic field and the EM wave are perpendicular to each other. This gives electromagnetic waves their transverse nature.

What best describes the angle between a changing electric field and the electromagnetic wave produced by it?1. always equal to a right angle2. always less than a right angle3. varies from parallel to perpendicular4. varies from perpendicular to parallel

What best describes the angle between a changing electric field and the electromagnetic wave produced by it?

1. always equal to a right angle

2. always less than a right angle

3. varies from parallel to perpendicular

4. varies from perpendicular to parallel