EM Waves: Charged or Not? Why?

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Electromagnetic (EM) waves are not charged because they do not carry an electric charge. Light, which is composed of EM waves, does not cause objects to become charged when exposed to it, supporting the idea that EM waves themselves are neutral. While EM waves consist of oscillating electric and magnetic fields, these fields can influence charged particles without the waves being charged. The distinction lies in the nature of the waves, which are fundamentally different from charged particles. Therefore, EM waves remain uncharged despite their ability to interact with charged matter.
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Are EM waves charged? Why ? Why Not ?
Please Explain
 
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No, they're not.
 
Thanks for reply. But can u explain abit Why So?...
 
Why would you think they might be charged?
 
Light consists of EM waves. If it was charged then any object exposed to light would become charged too but that's not the case.
EM waves consist of electric and magnetic fields so they can influence charged particles but they are not charged themselves.
 
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