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Question
A charged particle oscillates about its mean equilibrium position with a frequency of 109 Hz. What is the frequency of the electromagnetic waves produced by the oscillator?
Solution
We know that an accelerated or vibrating charged particle produces a vibrating electric field. This electric field produces a vibrating magnetic field. Both these fields together produce electromagnetic waves whose frequency is equal to the frequency of oscillation of the vibrating particle.
Frequency of waves v = 109 Hz
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