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[โ€“] Bwaz@kbin.social 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Electricity isn't the same as electromagnetic radiation. A varying magnetic field induces a varying electric field which radiates into space as an EM wave. See Maxwell's equations.

Please describe "as if I'm 5yo" how a radio broadcasting antenna works? Thanks! =)