I think you mean electro-magnetic radiation, not necessarily light.Creebe said:Homework Statement
Why do accelerating charges generate light, whereas charges with constant velocities do not.Homework Equations
No equations.The Attempt at a Solution
A accelerating charge affects the E field and B field?
Accelerating charges generate light because they create electromagnetic radiation. As the charges accelerate, they create a disturbance in the electromagnetic field, which results in the emission of photons or light.
The acceleration of charges results in the creation of a changing electric field, which in turn generates a changing magnetic field. These changing fields then propagate through space, creating electromagnetic waves or radiation.
Yes, the frequency of the light produced by accelerating charges is directly proportional to the acceleration. This means that as the acceleration increases, so does the frequency or energy of the light produced.
The speed of the accelerating charges is directly related to the wavelength of the emitted light. As the speed of the charges increases, the wavelength of the light decreases, resulting in a higher frequency and energy of the light.
Yes, any type of accelerating charge can produce light. This includes both charged particles, such as electrons or protons, and charged objects, such as a charged metal rod. As long as there is acceleration, there will be the production of light.