GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

PHYSICS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is not a field that makes up an electromagnetic wave?
A
electric
B
magnetic
C
digitial
D
none of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is Sound. Electromagnetic waves or EM waves are waves that are produced as a result of vibration between an electric field and a magnetic field. In other words, EM waves are composed of oscillating magnetic and electric fields.

Detailed explanation-2: -Electromagnetic waves are formed when an electric field (which is shown in red arrows) couples with a magnetic field (which is shown in blue arrows). Magnetic and electric fields of an electromagnetic wave are perpendicular to each other and to the direction of the wave.

Detailed explanation-3: -Beta rays are emitted by radioactive elements and are not part of the electromagnetic spectrum.

Detailed explanation-4: -Some waves are not electromagnetic in nature, like, Ultrasonic wave, Sound wave, Alpha rays, beta rays, Cathode rays and Canal rays.

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