Where is energy stored in electromagnetic waves?
A. In the wave’s moving atoms
B. In the oscillating electric and magnetic fields
C. In the electromagnetic force
D. In the wave’s directional vector
The subject is Chris and your name is science? lol
It's probably B
The correct answer is B. Energy in electromagnetic waves is stored in the oscillating electric and magnetic fields. Let me explain why.
Electromagnetic waves consist of synchronized oscillations between electric and magnetic fields. These fields are perpendicular to each other and also perpendicular to the direction in which the wave is traveling. As the wave propagates through space, the electric and magnetic fields oscillate in strength and direction.
The energy in an electromagnetic wave is associated with the electric and magnetic fields. The oscillating electric field generates a magnetic field, and the oscillating magnetic field generates an electric field. These two fields continuously transfer energy back and forth, forming a self-sustaining wave.
The energy carried by the electromagnetic wave is proportional to the intensities of the electric and magnetic fields. The greater the amplitude of the electric and magnetic fields, the higher the energy carried by the wave. Energy transfer occurs as the wave travels through space, and this energy can be absorbed or interact with matter, leading to various consequences such as heating, chemical reactions, or electrical currents.
To summarize, energy in electromagnetic waves is stored in the oscillating electric and magnetic fields.