Do electromagnetic waves carry energy and momentum
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Of course! Any type of particle or wave that is in motion carries momentum
Electromagnetic waves like any other wave carry energy as they travel through empty space. If light didn't carry energy, it wouldn't be able to heat stuff up or generate photo current in photo cells.
Electromagnetic waves like any other wave carry energy as they travel through empty space. If light didn't carry energy, it wouldn't be able to heat stuff up or generate photo current in photo cells.
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Yes electromagnetic waves carry both energy and momentum because
The energy carried by an electromagnetic wave is inversely proportional to its wavelength: E=hλ. The momentum carried by an electromagnetic wave is proportional to its energy: p=Ec.
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