How does electromagnetic feild made?

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Electromagnetic fields are described by Maxwell's equations, which outline their behavior and interactions but do not explain their fundamental existence. The discussion highlights a common confusion among students regarding the nature of these fields, emphasizing that while the equations provide a framework for understanding, they do not address the underlying reasons for the fields' existence. The consensus is that the existence of electromagnetic fields is taken as an axiom in physics, with no definitive explanation offered. This gap in understanding reflects a broader philosophical question in science about the nature of fundamental forces. Ultimately, the conversation underscores the distinction between describing phenomena and explaining their origins.
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I am high school student and was wondering how does electromagnetic field become existing? I konw equations describing are equations of max, but i do not understand how does field exist? equations of max describe but not tell why? that is my questions.


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Nabla dot E equals rho over epsilon not
Nabla dot B equals to zero
Nabla Cross E equals to negative dee bee dee tee
Nabla Cross B equals myu not times J



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To put it bluntly, we don't know why. All theories must take something to be axiomatic. Maxwell's equations describe how the electromagnetic field works, they don't explain why it exists in the first place.
 

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