Electromagnetic waves are produced by |
charge at rest charge in uniform motion charge particle moving along a circular path charge particle moving with velocity v along the direction of magnetic field |
charge particle moving along a circular path |
The correct answer is Option (3) → charge particle moving along a circular path Explanation: Electromagnetic waves are produced by an accelerating charge (i.e., when the charge experiences a change in velocity or direction). • A charge at rest produces only an electric field — no electromagnetic waves. • A charge in uniform motion produces constant electric and magnetic fields — no radiation. • A charged particle moving along a circular path is continuously accelerating (centripetal acceleration), hence it emits electromagnetic waves. • A charge moving with velocity v along the direction of magnetic field experiences no force (since $\vec{v}$ ∥ $\vec{B}$), thus no acceleration and no radiation. Correct statement: charge particle moving along a circular path. |