Maxwells theory satisfied Faradasy desire

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Maxwell's theory confirmed Faraday's desire for evidence that disturbances in the electromagnetic field propagate at a finite speed. According to Maxwell's equations, electromagnetic waves are generated as disturbances in electric and magnetic fields. These disturbances travel at the speed of light, which is a measurable finite speed. This alignment with Faraday's expectations provided a foundational understanding of electromagnetic phenomena. Ultimately, Maxwell's work validated Faraday's theories regarding the nature of electromagnetic field interactions.
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Describe one way in which maxwell theory satisfied Faradays desire to find evidence that disturbances at one point in the electromagnetic field would take a finite time reach other points.

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Electromagnetic waves are predicted by Maxwell's equations, as disturbances of Faraday's electric and magnetic fields. The disturbances travel at the speed of light, which is finite. Thus Faraday's idea that disturbances of fields should travel at a finite speed was confirmed.
 

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