General Physics (Calculus-Based), Volume 2 · free preview

16.2 Plane Electromagnetic Waves

An electromagnetic wave consists of an electric field, defined as usual in terms of the force per charge on a stationary charge, and a magnetic field, d...

1. Overview

Overview

2. Electromagnetic Waves in One Direction

Electromagnetic Waves in One Direction

3. The transverse nature of electromagnetic waves

The transverse nature of electromagnetic waves

4. The speed of propagation of electromagnetic waves

The speed of propagation of electromagnetic waves

5. How the E and B Fields Are Related

How the E and B Fields Are Related

6. Production and Detection of Electromagnetic Waves

Production and Detection of Electromagnetic Waves

7. Check Your Understanding

Check Your Understanding

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