With respect to electromagnetic waves, the human eye is sensitive to
- A. both electric and magnetic fields
- B. electric field only ✓
- C. magnetic field only
- D. infrared part of the electromagnetic spectrum
Correct Answer: B. electric field only
Explanation
The human eye interacts primarily with the electric field component of electromagnetic waves (specifically in the visible light spectrum) to perceive light.
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