Physics SL
Physics SL
5
Chapters
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Theme A - Space, Time & Motion
Theme A - Space, Time & Motion
Theme B - The Particulate Nature Of Matter
Theme B - The Particulate Nature Of Matter
Theme C - Wave Behaviour
Theme C - Wave Behaviour
Theme D - Fields
Theme D - Fields
Theme E - Nuclear & Quantum Physics
Theme E - Nuclear & Quantum Physics
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Theme D - Fields
Physics SL
Physics SL

Theme D - Fields

Electric & Magnetic Fields: Their Intricate Connection

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658 words
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4 mins read
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Intro bites 💡

  • Electric and magnetic fields are BFFs! They're super connected.
  • Imagine they're doing a synchronized dance, 90° apart, in electromagnetic radiation.

Electromagnetic radiation 🌈

  • This isn't just a fancy term! It describes a super cool combo
    • Co-oscillating (dancing together) electric and magnetic fields.
    • These fields are perpendicular to each other, i.e., at 90°.
    • Fun fact: You can't have one without the other. If the electric field shows up to the dance, the magnetic field has to be its partner.

Real-world example: Think of radio waves being used by your car radio. Those waves are electromagnetic radiation, with electric and magnetic fields grooving together.

Static charge & its magical transformation ⚡

  • What happens if a static charge decides to move? It doesn't just stay static.
  • When it accelerates (like suddenly sprinting), it can cause a cool magnetic effect on nearby charges.

Real-world example: Think of a still pond (static charge). Now, toss a stone (accelerate the charge). The ripples? That's the magnetic effect!

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Theme D - Fields
Physics SL
Physics SL

Theme D - Fields

Electric & Magnetic Fields: Their Intricate Connection

Word Count Emoji
658 words
Reading Time Emoji
4 mins read
Updated at Emoji
Last edited on 5th Nov 2024

Table of content

Intro bites 💡

  • Electric and magnetic fields are BFFs! They're super connected.
  • Imagine they're doing a synchronized dance, 90° apart, in electromagnetic radiation.

Electromagnetic radiation 🌈

  • This isn't just a fancy term! It describes a super cool combo
    • Co-oscillating (dancing together) electric and magnetic fields.
    • These fields are perpendicular to each other, i.e., at 90°.
    • Fun fact: You can't have one without the other. If the electric field shows up to the dance, the magnetic field has to be its partner.

Real-world example: Think of radio waves being used by your car radio. Those waves are electromagnetic radiation, with electric and magnetic fields grooving together.

Static charge & its magical transformation ⚡

  • What happens if a static charge decides to move? It doesn't just stay static.
  • When it accelerates (like suddenly sprinting), it can cause a cool magnetic effect on nearby charges.

Real-world example: Think of a still pond (static charge). Now, toss a stone (accelerate the charge). The ripples? That's the magnetic effect!

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