How Did Michael Faraday's Discovery Change Our Understanding of Fields?

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Michael Faraday's discovery highlighted that electric and magnetic fields are not just forces acting on particles but possess an independent physical reality. This means that fields can carry energy, momentum, and angular momentum, making them significant entities in physics. The discussion emphasizes the importance of understanding fields as more than mere influences on matter. Faraday's insights fundamentally changed the perception of fields in the scientific community. This understanding paved the way for advancements in electromagnetism and energy transfer.
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The explanation seems quite clear to me. Why don't you be me specific about what you don't understand?
 
dipole said:
The explanation seems quite clear to me. Why don't you be me specific about what you don't understand?

"But also have an independent physical reality because they carry energy."
What is meant by this part specifically.
 
Dash-IQ said:
"But also have an independent physical reality because they carry energy."
What is meant by this part specifically.

It means fields themselves carry energy (and momentum and angular momentum). It's quite literal.
 
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