Who among the following scientists first experimentally demonstrated the existence of electromagnetic waves, confirming Maxwell's theoretical predictions? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Who among the following scientists first experimentally demonstrated the existence of electromagnetic waves, confirming Maxwell's theoretical predictions?
A. Heinrich Hertz
B. Guglielmo Marconi
C. Thomas Edison
D. Nikola Tesla
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
While James Clerk Maxwell predicted electromagnetic waves mathematically, it was the German physicist Heinrich Hertz who successfully built the first spark-gap transmitter in 1887. He physically generated and detected radio waves in his laboratory, proving Maxwell's theories right. The SI unit of frequency, the Hertz (Hz), is named in his absolute honor.

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