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If according to electromagnetic theory of light the light is made up of magnetic waves then is the light is effected by the electromagnetic force of a magnet?

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No, light is not affected by the electromagnetic force of a magnet since it doesn't carry any net electrical charge.

Light consists of only oscillating electric and magnetic fields so that there is no net motion of electrons.

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