Electromagnetic Waves Flashcards
1
Q
How many fields does an electromagnetic wave include?
A
2 fields.
An electric and magnetic fields
2
Q
These two fields are perpendicular to what?
A
They are perpendicular to each other
3
Q
These two fields are perpendicular to the direction of what?
A
They are perpendicular to the direction of propagation
4
Q
These two fields are in ……. which means that…
A
Phase.
When one is at its maximum value, the other one is either.
Or if one is at 0 the other one is at 0 too
5
Q
Both these two fields has the same….
A
Frequency and wave length
