Question
Why are electromagnetic waves considered transverse waves?
Multiple choice question.
The electric and magnetic fields in an electromagnetic wave are parallel to each other.
The electric and magnetic fields in an electromagnetic wave are perpendicular to each other.
The electric and magnetic fields in an electromagnetic wave are independent of each other.
Electromagnetic waves can travel through a vacuum.
Multiple choice question.
The electric and magnetic fields in an electromagnetic wave are parallel to each other.
The electric and magnetic fields in an electromagnetic wave are perpendicular to each other.
The electric and magnetic fields in an electromagnetic wave are independent of each other.
Electromagnetic waves can travel through a vacuum.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct answer is:
**The electric and magnetic fields in an electromagnetic wave are perpendicular to each other.**
In electromagnetic waves, the electric field and the magnetic field oscillate at right angles (perpendicular) to each other and also to the direction of wave propagation, which is why they are classified as transverse waves.
**The electric and magnetic fields in an electromagnetic wave are perpendicular to each other.**
In electromagnetic waves, the electric field and the magnetic field oscillate at right angles (perpendicular) to each other and also to the direction of wave propagation, which is why they are classified as transverse waves.