Oscillating Charge & EM Wave Production
This simulation demonstrates how an oscillating charged particle produces electromagnetic waves of the same frequency. The particle's motion creates changing electric and magnetic fields that propagate outward as EM waves.
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Physics Principles
Oscillation Frequency
1.0 × 10⁸ Hz
EM Wave Frequency
1.0 × 10⁸ Hz
Wavelength
3.00 m
Period
10.00 ns
Key Concept: An oscillating charge produces electromagnetic waves with the same frequency as the oscillation frequency. The changing electric field from the moving charge creates a changing magnetic field, and vice versa, resulting in self-propagating EM waves.
