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An electric field can created by a presence of a charge particle such as electron or proton. While a magnetic fieldis created due the relative motion of a charge particle with repeat to a stationary observer, motion of the charge particle.

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An electric field shocks a Face. a Magnetic one doesnt affect it, unless of corse your face is metal

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Does light produce both electric and magnetic field?

light exhibit magnetic field but i cant say about electric Field...


What is the classical explanation of a dc electric current in a metallic wave?

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What is a magnetic field will be produced at some point in space if the electric field at the point?

As far as the electric field is stationary then no magnetic field. But when electric field is moving at a uniform speed then a magnetic field will be produced. This is what we call Lorentz magnetic field.


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Does light produce both electric and magnetic field?

light exhibit magnetic field but i cant say about electric Field...


Can a changing magnetic field produce a steady electric field?

Not a steady but a moving electric field can be produced by ever changing magnetic field.


How electric current have magnetic effect?

The magnetic force acts only on moving electric charges; A constant electric current produces an unchanging magnetic field and a changing electric current produces a changing magnetic field.


What is an electrical current that produces a magnetic field?

The deflection of a magnetic compass in the presence of an electric current, is evidence that an electric current produces a magnetic field.


What is the classical explanation of a dc electric current in a metallic wave?

A changing magnetic field always produces an electric field, and conversely, a changing electric field always produces a magnetic field. This interaction of electric and magnetic forces gives rise to a condition in space known as an electromagnetic field.


Do electric field causes magnetic field?

Yes.


What is evidence that an electrical current produces a magnetic field?

The deflection of a magnetic compass in the presence of an electric current, is evidence that an electric current produces a magnetic field.