Does an oscillating charge of any frequency produce em radiation?

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An oscillating charge produces electromagnetic (EM) radiation, specifically light waves, when it oscillates. The frequency of the emitted radiation corresponds directly to the frequency of the charge's oscillation. For example, shaking a charged comb generates radio waves due to the low frequency of the oscillation. Therefore, any oscillating charge will emit EM radiation, but the type of radiation (radio waves, visible light, etc.) depends on the frequency of the oscillation.

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I understand that em radiation (light) will be produced if you cause a charge to oscillate. Does this happen at all frequencies? If I charged a comb by running it through my hair and then shake it up and down, am I sending out light waves?
 
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Yes, but they will be radio waves, since the frequency matches frequency of charge oscillation.
 

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