An electromagnetic wave is generated by:
A)any moving charge
B)any accelerating charge
C)only a charge with changing acceleration
D)only a charge moving in a circle
E)only a charge moving in a straight line

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

An electromagnetic wave is generated by any accelerating charge. This is because acceleration causes changes in the electric and magnetic fields of the charge, which in turn leads to the generation of electromagnetic waves. Moving charges do not necessarily generate electromagnetic waves unless they are also accelerating.

An Electromagnetic Wave Is Generated By