The source of electromagnetic wave can be a charge.
- Moving with a constant velocity
- Moving in a circular orbit
- At rest
- Moving parallel to the magnetic field
The Correct Option is B
Solution and Explanation
The question asks us to identify the source of an electromagnetic wave from the behavior of a charge. To answer this, we need to understand when charges produce electromagnetic waves.
An electromagnetic wave is generated when a charge is accelerated. This is because acceleration of a charge alters the electric and magnetic field around it, leading to the propagation of these field changes as waves through space. Let’s evaluate each option based on this principle:
- Moving with a constant velocity: A charge moving with constant velocity does not experience acceleration. Hence, it does not produce electromagnetic radiation.
- Moving in a circular orbit: When a charge moves in a circular path, it constantly changes direction. This change in direction implies continuous acceleration (centripetal acceleration) even if the speed is constant. This provides a source of electromagnetic waves.
- At rest: A charge at rest has no change in velocity (no acceleration), thus it does not emit electromagnetic waves.
- Moving parallel to the magnetic field: A charge moving parallel to a magnetic field without any change in speed or direction also means no acceleration, and hence, no electromagnetic radiation is produced.
Based on the above analysis, the correct answer is:
Moving in a circular orbit
This is because the charge exhibits centripetal acceleration in a circular path, which is necessary for the emission of electromagnetic waves.
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