Radio waves

• What type of radiation are radio waves?

  Electromagnetic radiation
• How are radio waves generated?

  When charged particles accelerate
• What are two sources of naturally produced radio waves?

  Astronomical objects like stars and galaxies
• What are two artificial sources of radio waves?

  Electronic devices such as antennas and transmitters
• What happens when charged particles oscillate?

  They create changing electric and magnetic fields
• How do radio waves propagate through space?

  As changing electric and magnetic fields
• What is the significance of radio waves in communication?

  They allow for wireless transmission of information
• What is the relationship between charged particles and radio waves?

  Accelerating charged particles generate radio waves
• What are the key characteristics of radio waves?

  • Type of electromagnetic radiation
  • Generated by accelerating charged particles
  • Propagate as changing electric and magnetic fields
  • Enable wireless transmission of information