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Answer briefly.

What are radio waves?

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  1. Radio waves are produced by accelerated motion of charges in a conducting wire. The frequency of waves produced by the circuit depends upon the magnitudes of the inductance and the capacitance.
  2. Thus, by choosing suitable values of the inductance and the capacitance, radio waves of the desired frequency can be produced.
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Chapter 13: Electromagnetic Waves and Communication System - Exercises [Page 241]

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Balbharati Physics [English] 11 Standard Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 13 Electromagnetic Waves and Communication System
Exercises | Q 2. (ix) | Page 241

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