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Answer briefly. Can we produce a pure electric or magnetic wave in space? Why?

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Answer briefly.

Can we produce a pure electric or magnetic wave in space? Why?

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No.
In vacuum, an electric field cannot directly induce another electric field so a “pure” electric field wave cannot exist and same can be said for a “pure” magnetic wave.

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अध्याय 13: Electromagnetic Waves and Communication System - Exercises [पृष्ठ २४०]

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बालभारती Physics [English] Standard 11 Maharashtra State Board
अध्याय 13 Electromagnetic Waves and Communication System
Exercises | Q 2. (v) | पृष्ठ २४०

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