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How are electromagnetic waves produced? What is the source of energy of these waves? Write mathematical expressions for electric and magnetic fields on an electromagnetic wave propagating along the z-axis. Write any two important properties of electromagnetic waves.

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Solution :Electromagnetic waves are produced when CHARGED particles oscillte. The VIBRATIONS of charged particles result in ENERGY which is emitted as electromagnetic radiation.
The mathematical expressions for electric and MAGNETIC fields ALONG the z-axis are
`vecE=E_0sin(omegat -kz)hati` and `vecB=B_0sin(omegat-kz)hatj`
Properties of electromagnetic waves:
(i) They carry energy through space and this energy is distributed equally between the electric and magnetic fields at the time of propagation of electromagnetic waves.
(ii) They do not require any material medium for their propagation


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