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Question
Electromagnetic waves are produced by
Options
a static charge
a moving charge
an accelerating charge
chargeless particles
Solution
an accelerating charge
A static charge produces an electrostatic field. A moving charge produces a magnetic field. Electromagnetic waves are produced by an accelerating charge.
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