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1Electromagnetic Waves
Match List - I with List - II.
List I
List II
(a)
Source of microwave frequency
(i)
Radioactive decay of nucleus
(b)
Source of infrared frequency
(ii)
Magnetron
(...
List I
List II
(a)
Source of microwave frequency
(i)
Radioactive decay of nucleus
(b)
Source of infrared frequency
(ii)
Magnetron
(...
MCQ+4 / -12021
2Electromagnetic Waves
An electromagnetic wave of frequency 3 GHz enters a dielectric medium of relative electric permittivity 2.25 from vacuum. The wavelength of this wave in that medium will be _________ \(\times\) 10\(-\)2 cm.
INTEGER+4 / -12021
3Electromagnetic Waves
Intensity of sunlight is observed as 0.092 Wm\(-\)2 at a point in free space. What will be the peak value of magnetic field at the point?(\({\varepsilon _0} = 8.85 \times {10^{ - 12}}{C^2}{N^{ - 1}}{m^{ - 2}}\))
MCQ+4 / -12021
4Electromagnetic Waves
In an electromagnetic wave the electric field vector and magnetic field vector are given as \(\overrightarrow E = {E_0}\widehat i\) and \(\overrightarrow B = {B_0}\widehat k\) respectively. The direction of propagation of electromagnetic ...
MCQ+4 / -12021
5Electromagnetic Waves
Electric field of plane electromagnetic wave propagating through a non-magnetic medium is given by E = 20cos(2 \(\times\) 1010 t \(-\) 200x) V/m. The dielectric constant of the medium is equal to : (Take \(\mu\)r = 1)
MCQ+4 / -12021
6Electromagnetic Waves
A plane electromagnetic wave of frequency 100 MHz is travelling in vacuum along the x-direction. At a particular point in space and time, \(\overrightarrow B = 2.0 \times {10^{ - 8}}\widehat kT\). (where, \(\widehat k\) is unit vector alon...
MCQ+4 / -12021
7Electromagnetic Waves
A plane electromagnetic wave propagating along y-direction can have the following pair of electric field \(\left( {\overrightarrow E } \right)\) and magnetic field \(\left( {\overrightarrow B } \right)\) components.
MCQ+4 / -12021
8Electromagnetic Waves
If 2.5 \(\times\) 10\(-\)6 N average force is exerted by a light wave on a non-reflecting surface of 30 cm2 area during 40 minutes of time span, the energy flux of light just before it falls on the surface is ___________ W/cm2. (Round off t...
INTEGER+4 / -12021
9Electromagnetic Waves
The electric field intensity produced by the radiation coming from a 100 W bulb at a distance of 3 m is E. The electric field intensity produced by the radiation coming from 60W at the same distance is \(\sqrt {{x \over 5}}\)E. Where the v...
INTEGER+4 / -12021
10Electromagnetic Waves
Seawater at a frequency f = 9 \(\times\) 102 Hz, has permittivity \(\varepsilon\) = 80\(\varepsilon\)0 and resistivity \(\rho\) = 0.25 \(\Omega\)m. Imagine a parallel plate capacitor is immersed in seawater and is driven by an alternating...
INTEGER+4 / -12021
11Electromagnetic Waves
A plane electromagnetic wave of frequency 500 MHz is travelling in vacuum along y-direction. At a particular point in space and time, \(\overrightarrow B\) = 8.0 \(\times\) 10\(-\)8 \(\widehat z\)T. The value of electric field at this poin...
MCQ+4 / -12021
12Electromagnetic Waves
For an electromagnetic wave travelling in free space, the relation between average energy densities due to electric (Ue) and magnetic (Um) fields is :
MCQ+4 / -12021
13Electromagnetic Waves
The electric fields of two plane electromagnetic
plane waves in vacuum are given by
\(\overrightarrow {{E_1}} = {E_0}\widehat j\cos \left( {\omega t - kx} \right)\)
and
$$\overrightarrow {{E_2}} = {E_0}\widehat k\cos \left( {\omega t - ky...
plane waves in vacuum are given by
\(\overrightarrow {{E_1}} = {E_0}\widehat j\cos \left( {\omega t - kx} \right)\)
and
$$\overrightarrow {{E_2}} = {E_0}\widehat k\cos \left( {\omega t - ky...
MCQ+4 / -12020
14Electromagnetic Waves
A plane electromagnetic wave is propagating
along the direction
\({{\widehat i + \widehat j} \over {\sqrt 2 }}\)
, with its polarization
along the direction \(\widehat k\) . The correct form of the
magnetic field of the wave would be (here ...
along the direction
\({{\widehat i + \widehat j} \over {\sqrt 2 }}\)
, with its polarization
along the direction \(\widehat k\) . The correct form of the
magnetic field of the wave would be (here ...
MCQ+4 / -12020
15Electromagnetic Waves
A plane electromagnetic wave of frequency
25 GHz is propagating in vacuum along the
z-direction. At a particular point in space and
time, the magnetic field is given by \(\overrightarrow B = 5 \times {10^{ - 8}}\widehat jT\). The correspon...
25 GHz is propagating in vacuum along the
z-direction. At a particular point in space and
time, the magnetic field is given by \(\overrightarrow B = 5 \times {10^{ - 8}}\widehat jT\). The correspon...
MCQ+4 / -12020
16Electromagnetic Waves
If the magnetic field in a plane electromagnetic wave is given by
\(\overrightarrow B\) = 3 \(\times\) 10-8 sin(1.6 \(\times\) 103x + 48 \(\times\) 1010t)\(\widehat j\) T, then what will be expression for electric field ?
\(\overrightarrow B\) = 3 \(\times\) 10-8 sin(1.6 \(\times\) 103x + 48 \(\times\) 1010t)\(\widehat j\) T, then what will be expression for electric field ?
MCQ+4 / -12020
17Electromagnetic Waves
The electric field of a plane electromagnetic wave is given by
\(\overrightarrow E = {E_0}{{\widehat i + \widehat j} \over {\sqrt 2 }}\cos \left( {kz + \omega t} \right)\)
At t = 0, a positively charged particle is at the point (x, y, z) =...
\(\overrightarrow E = {E_0}{{\widehat i + \widehat j} \over {\sqrt 2 }}\cos \left( {kz + \omega t} \right)\)
At t = 0, a positively charged particle is at the point (x, y, z) =...
MCQ+4 / -12020
18Electromagnetic Waves
Suppose that intensity of a laser is \({{315} \over \pi }\) W/m2. The rms electric field, in units of V/m associated
with this source is close to the nearest integer is __________.
\(\in\)0 = 8.86 × 10–12 C2 Nm–2; c = 3 × 108 ms–1)
with this source is close to the nearest integer is __________.
\(\in\)0 = 8.86 × 10–12 C2 Nm–2; c = 3 × 108 ms–1)
INTEGER+4 / -02020
19Electromagnetic Waves
For a plane electromagnetic wave, the magnetic field at a point x and time t is
\(\overrightarrow B \left( {x,t} \right)\) = $$\left[ {1.2 \times {{10}^{ - 7}}\sin \left( {0.5 \times {{10}^3}x + 1.5 \times {{10}^{11}}t} \right)\widehat k} \...
\(\overrightarrow B \left( {x,t} \right)\) = $$\left[ {1.2 \times {{10}^{ - 7}}\sin \left( {0.5 \times {{10}^3}x + 1.5 \times {{10}^{11}}t} \right)\widehat k} \...
MCQ+4 / -12020
20Electromagnetic Waves
An electron is constrained to move along
the y-axis with a speed of 0.1 c (c is the
speed of light) in the presence of
electromagnetic wave, whose electric
field is
$$\overrightarrow E = 30\widehat j\sin \left( {1.5 \times {{10}^7}t - 5 \t...
the y-axis with a speed of 0.1 c (c is the
speed of light) in the presence of
electromagnetic wave, whose electric
field is
$$\overrightarrow E = 30\widehat j\sin \left( {1.5 \times {{10}^7}t - 5 \t...
MCQ+4 / -12020
21Electromagnetic Waves
The correct match between the entries in
column I and column II are :
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overflow:...
column I and column II are :
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overflow:...
MCQ+4 / -12020
22Electromagnetic Waves
Choose the correct option relating wave lengths of different parts of electromagnetic wave spectrum:
MCQ+4 / -12020
23Electromagnetic Waves
The electric field of a plane electromagnetic wave is given by
\(\overrightarrow E = {E_0}\left( {\widehat x + \widehat y} \right)\sin \left( {kz - \omega t} \right)\)
Its magnetic field will be given by :
\(\overrightarrow E = {E_0}\left( {\widehat x + \widehat y} \right)\sin \left( {kz - \omega t} \right)\)
Its magnetic field will be given by :
MCQ+4 / -12020
24Electromagnetic Waves
The magnetic field of a plane electromagnetic wave is
\(\overrightarrow B = 3 \times {10^{ - 8}}\sin \left[ {200\pi \left( {y + ct} \right)} \right]\widehat i\) T
where c = 3 \(\times\) 108
ms–1 is the speed of light.
The corresponding ...
\(\overrightarrow B = 3 \times {10^{ - 8}}\sin \left[ {200\pi \left( {y + ct} \right)} \right]\widehat i\) T
where c = 3 \(\times\) 108
ms–1 is the speed of light.
The corresponding ...
MCQ+4 / -12020
25Electromagnetic Waves
The electric field of a plane electromagnetic wave propagating along the x direction in vacuum is
\(\overrightarrow E = {E_0}\widehat j\cos \left( {\omega t - kx} \right)\).
The magnetic field \(\overrightarrow B\)
, at the moment t = 0 ...
\(\overrightarrow E = {E_0}\widehat j\cos \left( {\omega t - kx} \right)\).
The magnetic field \(\overrightarrow B\)
, at the moment t = 0 ...
MCQ+4 / -12020
26Electromagnetic Waves
A plane electromagnetic wave, has frequency
of 2.0 \(\times\) 1010 Hz and its energy density is
1.02 \(\times\) 10–8 J/m3 in vacuum. The amplitude of
the magnetic field of the wave is close
to
( $${1 \over {4\pi {\varepsilon _0}}} = 9 \...
of 2.0 \(\times\) 1010 Hz and its energy density is
1.02 \(\times\) 10–8 J/m3 in vacuum. The amplitude of
the magnetic field of the wave is close
to
( $${1 \over {4\pi {\varepsilon _0}}} = 9 \...
MCQ+4 / -12020
27Electromagnetic Waves
In a plane electromagnetic wave, the directions
of electric field and magnetic field are
represented by \(\widehat k\) and \(2\widehat i - 2\widehat j\), respectively.
What is the unit vector along direction of
propagation of the wave?
of electric field and magnetic field are
represented by \(\widehat k\) and \(2\widehat i - 2\widehat j\), respectively.
What is the unit vector along direction of
propagation of the wave?
MCQ+4 / -12020
28Electromagnetic Waves
A plane electromagnetic wave of frequency 50 MHz travels in free space along the positive x-direction. At a particular point in space and time, \(\overrightarrow E = 6.3\widehat j\,V/m.\) The corresponding magnetic field $$\overrightarrow...
MCQ+4 / -12019
29Electromagnetic Waves
The energy associated with electric field is (UE) and with magnetic field is (UB) for an electromagnetic wave in free space. Then :
MCQ+4 / -12019
30Electromagnetic Waves
The magnetic field of a plane electromagnetic
wave is given by :
\($\overline B = {B_0}\widehat i\left[ {\cos (kz - \omega t)} \right] + {B_i}\widehat j\cos (kz + \omega t)\)$
B0 = 3 × 10–5 T and B1 = 2 × 10–6 T.
The rms
value of the force...
wave is given by :
\($\overline B = {B_0}\widehat i\left[ {\cos (kz - \omega t)} \right] + {B_i}\widehat j\cos (kz + \omega t)\)$
B0 = 3 × 10–5 T and B1 = 2 × 10–6 T.
The rms
value of the force...
MCQ+4 / -12019
31Electromagnetic Waves
50 W/m2 energy density of sunlight is normally
incident on the surface of a solar panel. Some
part of incident energy (25%) is reflected from
the surface and the rest is absorbed. The force
exerted on 1m2 surface area will be close to
(c = ...
incident on the surface of a solar panel. Some
part of incident energy (25%) is reflected from
the surface and the rest is absorbed. The force
exerted on 1m2 surface area will be close to
(c = ...
MCQ+4 / -12019
32Electromagnetic Waves
A plane electromagnetic wave travels in free
space along the x-direction. The electric field
component of the wave at a particular point of
space and time is E = 6 V m–1 along y-direction.
Its corresponding magnetic field component,
B would...
space along the x-direction. The electric field
component of the wave at a particular point of
space and time is E = 6 V m–1 along y-direction.
Its corresponding magnetic field component,
B would...
MCQ+4 / -12019
33Electromagnetic Waves
The magnetic field of an electromagnetic wave
is given by :-
$$\mathop B\limits^ \to = 1.6 \times {10^{ - 6}}\cos \left( {2 \times {{10}^7}z + 6 \times {{10}^{15}}t} \right)\left( {2\mathop i\limits^ \wedge + \mathop j\limits^ \wedge }...
is given by :-
$$\mathop B\limits^ \to = 1.6 \times {10^{ - 6}}\cos \left( {2 \times {{10}^7}z + 6 \times {{10}^{15}}t} \right)\left( {2\mathop i\limits^ \wedge + \mathop j\limits^ \wedge }...
MCQ+4 / -12019
34Electromagnetic Waves
A light wave is incident normally on a glass slab of refractive index 1.5. If 4 % of light gets reflected and the amplitude of the electric field of the incident light is 30 V/m, then the amplitude of the electric field for the wave propaga...
MCQ+4 / -12019
35Electromagnetic Waves
The mean intensity of radiation on the surface of the Sun is about 108 W/m2 . The rms value of the corresponding magnetic field is closet to :
MCQ+4 / -12019
36Electromagnetic Waves
An electromagnetic wave is represented by the electric field \(\overrightarrow E = {E_0}\widehat n\sin \left[ {\omega t + \left( {6y - 8z} \right)} \right]\)
. Taking unit
vectors in x, y and z directions to be $$\widehat i,\widehat j,\wid...
. Taking unit
vectors in x, y and z directions to be $$\widehat i,\widehat j,\wid...
MCQ+4 / -12019
37Electromagnetic Waves
A plane electromagnetic wave having a frequency v = 23.9 GHz propagates along the positive z-direction in
free space. The peak value of the Electric Field is 60 V/m. Which among the following is the acceptable
magnetic field component in th...
free space. The peak value of the Electric Field is 60 V/m. Which among the following is the acceptable
magnetic field component in th...
MCQ+4 / -12019
38Electromagnetic Waves
An electromagnetic wave of intensity 50 Wm–2 enters in a medium of refractive index 'n' without any loss. The ratio of the magnitudes of electric, and the ratio of the magnitudes of magnetic fields of the wave before and after entering into...
MCQ+4 / -12019
39Electromagnetic Waves
A 27 mW laser beam has a cross-sectional area of 10 mm2. The magnitude of the maximum electric field in this electromagnetic wave is given by :
[Given permittivity of space \(\in\)0 = 9 \(\times\) 10–12 SI units, Speed of light c = 3 $$...
[Given permittivity of space \(\in\)0 = 9 \(\times\) 10–12 SI units, Speed of light c = 3 $$...
MCQ+4 / -12019
40Electromagnetic Waves
If the magnetic field of a plane electromagnetic wave is given by (the speed of light = 3 × 108 B = 100 × 10–6
sin \(\left[ {2\pi \times 2 \times {{10}^{15}}\left( {t - {x \over c}} \right)} \right]\) then the maximum electric field assoc...
sin \(\left[ {2\pi \times 2 \times {{10}^{15}}\left( {t - {x \over c}} \right)} \right]\) then the maximum electric field assoc...
MCQ+4 / -12019
41Electromagnetic Waves
The electric field of a plane polarized electromagnetic wave in free space at time t = 0 is given by an expression \(\overrightarrow E \left( {x,y} \right) = 10\widehat j\cos \left[ {\left( {6x + 8z} \right)} \right].\) The magnetic field $...
MCQ+4 / -12019
42Electromagnetic Waves
The electric field of a plane electromagnetic
wave is given by
\(\overrightarrow E = {E_0}\widehat i\cos (kz)cos(\omega t)\) The corresponding magnetic field \(\overrightarrow B\) is then given by
wave is given by
\(\overrightarrow E = {E_0}\widehat i\cos (kz)cos(\omega t)\) The corresponding magnetic field \(\overrightarrow B\) is then given by
MCQ+4 / -12019
43Electromagnetic Waves
Light is incident normally on a completely absorbing surface with an energy flux of 25 W cm–2. If the surface
has an area of 25 cm2, the momentum transferred to the surface in 40 min time duration will be :
has an area of 25 cm2, the momentum transferred to the surface in 40 min time duration will be :
MCQ+4 / -12019
44Electromagnetic Waves
A plane electromagnetic wave of wavelength \(\lambda\) has an intensity I. It is propagatting along the positive Y-direction. The allowed expressions for the electric and magnetic fields are givn by :
MCQ+4 / -12018
45Electromagnetic Waves
A monochromatic beam of light has a frequency \(v = {3 \over {2\pi }} \times {10^{12}}Hz\) and is propagating along the direction \({{\widehat i + \widehat j} \over {\sqrt 2 }}.\)
It is polarized along the \(\widehat k\) direction. The acc...
It is polarized along the \(\widehat k\) direction. The acc...
MCQ+4 / -12018
46Electromagnetic Waves
A plane polarized monochromatic EM wave is traveling in vacuum along z direction such that at t = t1 it is found that the electric field is zero at a spatial point z1. The next zero that occurs in its neighbourhood is at z2. The frequency o...
MCQ+4 / -12018
47Electromagnetic Waves
An EM wave from air enters a medium. The electric fields are
\(\overrightarrow {{E_1}}\) = \({E_{01}}\widehat x\cos \left[ {2\pi v\left( {{z \over c} - t} \right)} \right]\) in air and
\(\overrightarrow {{E_2}}\) = $${E_{02}}\widehat x\...
\(\overrightarrow {{E_1}}\) = \({E_{01}}\widehat x\cos \left[ {2\pi v\left( {{z \over c} - t} \right)} \right]\) in air and
\(\overrightarrow {{E_2}}\) = $${E_{02}}\widehat x\...
MCQ+4 / -12018
48Electromagnetic Waves
The electric field component of a monochromatic radiation is given by
\(\overrightarrow E\) = 2 E0 \(\widehat i\) cos kz cos \(\omega\)t
Its magnetic field \(\overrightarrow B\) is then given by :
\(\overrightarrow E\) = 2 E0 \(\widehat i\) cos kz cos \(\omega\)t
Its magnetic field \(\overrightarrow B\) is then given by :
MCQ+4 / -12017
49Electromagnetic Waves
Magnetic field in a plane electromagnetic wave is given by
\(\overrightarrow B\) = B0 sin (k x + \(\omega\)t) \(\widehat j\,T\)
Expression for corresponding electric field will be :
Where c is speed of light.
\(\overrightarrow B\) = B0 sin (k x + \(\omega\)t) \(\widehat j\,T\)
Expression for corresponding electric field will be :
Where c is speed of light.
MCQ+4 / -12017
50Electromagnetic Waves
Microwave oven acts on the principle of :
MCQ+4 / -12016
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