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As a charge oscillates back and forth along a wire, how does its velocity behave?

Correct answer D. Changing

Explanation

An oscillating charge speeds up and slows down, reversing direction at each end, so its velocity is always changing; this acceleration is what radiates electromagnetic waves.

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