Electromagnetic Spectrum (HSC SSCE Physics): Flashcards

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The Production and Propagation of Electromagnetic Waves
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Condition for EM wave production

Electric charges move or accelerate

Coulomb's Law formula

F=keq1q2r2F = k_e \frac{|q_1 q_2|}{r^2}

Coulomb's constant in terms of ε0\varepsilon_0

ke=14πε0k_e = \frac{1}{4\pi\varepsilon_0}

Changing electric field creates

Changing magnetic field

Changing magnetic field creates

Changing electric field

Orientation of E and B fields in EM wave

Perpendicular to each other

Medium requirement for EM waves

No medium required

Speed of EM wave propagation

Speed of light (c3.0×108c \approx 3.0 \times 10^8 m/s)

Magnetic force on moving charge formula

F=qvBsinθF = qvB\sin\theta

Electric force formula

F=EqF = Eq

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