An interactive simulation that teaches about electromagnetic radiation, dipole radiation, and electric fields by observing the effects of changes in sinusoidal, circular, and linear motion on the outward propagation of radiation. This simulation can either be downloaded or played online and includes handouts, lesson plans, and additional materials.

Concepts

circular motion, electromagnetic radiation, linear motion, radiation

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Additional Tags

dipole radiation, simulation, sinusoidal motion, phet: radiating charge, university of colorado boulder, electric field

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Classroom Considerations

• Knovation Readability Score: 2 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)