Electromagnetic Radiation Basics

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What is the primary cause of electromagnetic radiation?

  • Static electric charges in the atmosphere
  • The acceleration of an electric charge (correct)
  • The radiation of thermal energy from objects
  • The movement of magnetic fields alone

Which fields are associated with electromagnetic radiation?

  • Only electric fields
  • Only magnetic fields
  • Nuclear fields
  • Both electric and magnetic fields (correct)

How does electromagnetic radiation behave?

  • As a solid form of energy
  • As both a particle and a wave (correct)
  • As a particle only
  • As a wave only

Which of the following is NOT an example of electromagnetic radiation?

<p>Sound waves (C)</p>
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What effect can the acceleration of electric charges have on the surrounding environment?

<p>Emission of energy in the form of electromagnetic radiation (B)</p>
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