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Find the force that exists in an electromagnetic wave. (a) Electrostatic force (b) Magnetostatic force (c) Lorentz force (d) Electromotive force I had been asked this question in an online quiz. Question is from Magnetic Torque topic in section Magnetic Forces and Materials of Electromagnetic Theory Select the correct answer from above options Electromagnetic Theory questions and answers, Electromagnetic Theory questions pdf, Electromagnetic Theory question bank, Electromagnetic Theory questions and answers pdf, mcq on Electromagnetic Theory pdf,electromagnetic theory book pdf,electromagnetic theory pdf notes,electromagnetic theory lecture notes,electromagnetic theory of light,maxwell electromagnetic theory,electromagnetic theory proposed by,electromagnetic theory engineering physics,electromagnetic theory nptel

Answer 1

The correct choice is (c) Lorentz force The best explanation: In an electromagnetic wave, the force of the electric and magnetic field both coexist. This is given by F = qE + q(v x B). It is called Lorentz force.