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Physics Question on Electromagnetic waves

The source of electromagnetic wave can be a charge.

A

Moving with a constant velocity

B

Moving in a circular orbit

C

At rest

D

Moving parallel to the magnetic field

Answer

Moving in a circular orbit

Explanation

Solution

Charges moving in a circular orbit undergo centripetal acceleration hence emit em waves. Or when electron jumps from one higher stationary orbit to another lower stationary orbit emits em radiation.