Question

What was the electromagnetic theory of Max­well?

Answer 1

Maxwell's theory of electromagnetism:

In 1864, Maxwell discovered that electric and magnetic fields travel through space moving at the same speed of light as waves.

Electromagnetic theory:

1. He stated that light is a propagating wave of electric and magnetic field.
2. The theory describes the interaction between the electric field and magnetic field.
3. Direction of both the fields is perpendicular to each other.
4. Maxwell also concluded that the wave travels at the speed of light.