Radio Waves & Electromagnetic Fields - Radio Waves - PhET Interactive Simulations

Broadcast radio waves from KPhET. Wiggle the transmitter electron manually or have it oscillate automatically. Display the field as a curve or vectors. The strip chart shows the electron positions at the transmitter and at the receiver.

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Ajouté le

18 mars 2026

Matière et domaine

physics · ac-circuits-electromagnetic-waves

Niveaux scolaires

9e année (3e)–12e année (Terminale)

Type de page

Tool

Introduction

Radio Waves Simulation Overview

  • Simulation Purpose: Visualizes the behavior and propagation of broadcast radio waves.
  • Interactive Controls: Users can manually wiggle a transmitter electron or set it to oscillate automatically.
  • Visualization Options: The electromagnetic field can be displayed as either a continuous curve or as individual vectors.
  • Data Tracking: A strip chart feature allows users to monitor and compare the electron positions at both the transmitter and the receiver.

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