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mgkii
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I've searched threads and can't find easy explanation - sorry if I'm missing something basic / have a basic understanding error!
In the classic picture of an EM wave with the Electric and Magnetic components oscillating at 90 degrees to each other, both components cross the middle axis at the same point. If this means that both the components are at Zero "something" that relates to the strength of the field, is that something related to energy? If so, then where does that energy "hide" at the points in the oscillations that are not at their maximum? If it's not related to energy, then how do we use the strength of that field to do work?
Thank you
Matt
In the classic picture of an EM wave with the Electric and Magnetic components oscillating at 90 degrees to each other, both components cross the middle axis at the same point. If this means that both the components are at Zero "something" that relates to the strength of the field, is that something related to energy? If so, then where does that energy "hide" at the points in the oscillations that are not at their maximum? If it's not related to energy, then how do we use the strength of that field to do work?
Thank you
Matt