[Physics] How much electric charge do electromagnetic waves carry

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Since electromagnetic waves have both electric and magnetic field components, which oscillate in phase perpendicular to each other and perpendicular to the direction of energy propagation. How much is that electric charge? Can you possibly get a shock in some way?

Best Answer

Electromagnetic waves are generated from charges and currents, but the former aren't associated with the latter. There is no electric charge "in" electromagnetic waves.