Electromagnetic wave

Electromagnetic wave

Imagine that the electromagnetic wave shown atright is a radio wave. A long, thin conductingwire is placed in the path of the wave. Note thatthe E-field is oscillating in the x-y plane andthe B-field is oscillating in the x-z plane.Suppose that the wire is oriented parallel to the y-axis as shown.1. As the wave propagates past the wire, would the electric field due to the radio wave cause theelectrons in the wire to move? If so, would the electrons move in a direction along the length of thewire? Explain.How, if at all, would your answer change if the wire were oriented:• parallel to the z-axis? Explain.• parallel to the x-axis? Explain.2. Suppose the wire is cut in half and that each half is connected to theterminals of a radio receiver. (A conducting wire or rod used this way isan example of an antenna.)In order to best detect the oncoming radio wave (that is, to maximize thecurrent through the circuit), how should the antenna be oriented relative to thewave? Explain.