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An electromagnetic field is a physical field produced by electrically charged objects. It affects the behavior of charged objects in the vicinity of the field. The electromagnetic field extends indefinitely outward from its source, according to the inverse-square law. Electromagnetic fields are used in various technologies, including electric motors, generators, and transformers.

The electromagnetic field is described by two fundamental equations: Maxwell's equations. These equations, formulated by James Clerk Maxwell in the 19th century, describe how electric and magnetic fields are generated by charges, currents, and changes of the fields. The equations are:

1. Gauss's law for electricity: The total electric flux out of a closed surface is equal to the charge enclosed divided by the permittivity of free space.

2. Gauss's law for magnetism: The total magnetic flux out of a closed surface is zero.

3. Faraday's law of induction: A changing magnetic field induces an electric field.

4. Ampere-Maxwell law: A changing electric field induces a magnetic field, and electric currents produce a magnetic field.

The electromagnetic field can be represented as a combination of an electric field and a magnetic field. These fields are perpendicular to each other and to the direction of propagation of the electromagnetic wave. The electromagnetic field is a vector field, meaning it has both magnitude and direction at each point in space.

Electromagnetic fields are responsible for various phenomena, such as light, radio waves, and X-rays. They are also used in medical imaging techniques like magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and in communication technologies like radio and television broadcasting. The study of electromagnetic fields is a fundamental aspect of electromagnetism, a branch of physics that deals with the interactions between electric and magnetic fields.