Does a Changing Magnetic Field Induce Current in Wire Circles and Affect Light Intensity from Stars to Earth?

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A changing magnetic field can indeed induce current in wire circles, functioning similarly to an antenna. If points A and B are far apart and only a limited number of photons are emitted, the energy from the light can be consumed in generating currents, potentially preventing the light from reaching point B. This implies that as light travels from stars to Earth, it may lose intensity due to interactions with the medium it traverses. The discussion raises questions about the implications of electromagnetic waves and their effects on light intensity over vast distances. Overall, the phenomenon highlights the complex interplay between electromagnetic fields and light propagation.
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an electromagnetic wave of wavelength L is emanating from point A to point B. Small circles of wire of diameter L/2 are placed along AB. Will a current be induced in the circles of wire due to the changing magnetic field?
 
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Yeah sure, this is called an antenna.
 
So this means that if A and B are sufficiently apart and only a given amount of photons ar e emitted then the light will never reach B since its energy will have been used up in producing currents?

Does that also mean that light loses a good amount of intensity while coming from stars to Earth as the space is not empty?
 
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