Answer
The incident radio wave contains an oscillating electric field. This field causes electrons in the conducting antenna to oscillate.
Work Step by Step
This oscillating charge/current is amplified, and is received by the radio.
Conceptual Physics (12th Edition)
by Hewitt, Paul G.
Published by
Addison-Wesley
ISBN 10:
0321909100
ISBN 13:
978-0-32190-910-7
Chapter 25 - Think and Explain - Page 482-483: 83
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