Energy lost by charge due to acceleration.

In summary, the energy lost when a charge accelerates is given off in the form of electromagnetic waves. This energy ultimately comes from the process accelerating the charge and is influenced by a "radiation reaction force" that opposes the acceleration. This means more work is required to accelerate a charged object compared to an uncharged one. The energy of the radiated EM waves is a result of the work done against this radiation reaction force. This is a purely classical phenomenon, not a quantum mechanical one.
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We knew energy is lost when a charge accelerates. What is the form of the energy? Which form of energy of theirs are these charges releasing?
 
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The energy is given off in the form of electromagnetic waves. The energy ultimately comes from whatever process is accelerating the charge. That is, because some of the energy gets radiated away, you need to do more work to accelerate a charged object than an equivalent uncharged object. Thus we speak of a "radiation reaction force" that opposes the acceleration of charged particles. We can say that the energy of the radiated EM waves comes from the work you do against this radiation reaction force.

(Since you posted this in the QM forum, you might note that this is a purely classical phenomenon, not a quantum mechanical one.)
 

Related to Energy lost by charge due to acceleration.

What is the equation for calculating energy lost by charge due to acceleration?

The equation for calculating energy lost by charge due to acceleration is E = qV, where E is the energy lost, q is the charge, and V is the potential difference.

How does acceleration affect the energy lost by a charge?

The energy lost by a charge is directly proportional to the acceleration. This means that as the acceleration increases, the energy lost also increases.

What is the unit of measurement for energy lost by charge due to acceleration?

The unit of measurement for energy lost by charge due to acceleration is joules (J).

Is the energy lost by a charge due to acceleration always negative?

Yes, the energy lost by a charge due to acceleration is always negative. This is because the charge loses energy as it accelerates.

Can energy be gained by a charge due to acceleration?

No, energy cannot be gained by a charge due to acceleration. The energy lost by the charge is converted into other forms, such as heat or light, but the total energy of the charge cannot increase.

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