Hello Houlahound,
All will become clear with Maxwell's equations. They are...
(1) divergence of the electric field = div E = charge density divided by permittivity
(2) divergence of the magnetic field = div H = zero
(3) curl of the electric field = curl E = -dB/dt = negative rate of change of...
Thanks Houlahound,
Introduction:
Yes, you will find that physicists often use different "models" to think about the Universe.
Quantum Mechanics talks about "Wave-Particle Duality". Matter, (electron included) may behave like a particle or a wave.
The photon IS a "thing". It has the following...
Hello Houlahound,
Introduction:
A photon is a "packet" or quanta of electromagnetic radiation. It is the particle-like description of the electromagnetic wave.
Analogy or Example:
Imagine a calm body of water with a first beach-ball resting on it.
Now imagine dropping (accelerating) a second...