JEE Mains
2026
MCQ
A plane electromagnetic wave is moving in free space with velocity $c = 3 \times 10^8$ m/s and its electric field is given as $\vec{E}=54\sin(kz - \omega t)\,\hat{j}$ V/m, where $\hat{j}$ is the unit vector along y-axis. The magnetic field vector $\vec{B}$ of the wave is :
JEE Mains
2026
MCQ
The electric field of an electromagnetic wave travelling through a medium is given by $\vec{E}(x, t)=25 \sin \left(2.0 \times 10^{15} t-10^7 x\right) \hat{n}$ then the refractive index of the medium is $\_\_\_\_$ .
(All given measurement are in SI units)
JEE Mains
2026
MCQ
\text { Match the LIST-I with LIST-II }
| List-I |
List-II |
| A. |
Radio-wave |
I. |
is produced by Magnetron valve |
| B. |
Micro-wave |
II. |
due to change in the vibrational modes of atoms |
| C. |
Infrared-wave |
III. |
due to inner shell electrons moving from higher energy level to lower energy level |
| D. |
X-ray |
IV. |
due to rapid acceleration of electrons |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
JEE Mains
2026
MCQ
The ratio of speeds of electromagnetic waves in vacuum and a medium, having dielectric constant $k=3$ and permeability of $\mu=2 \mu_0$, is ( $\mu_0=$ permeability of vacuum)
JEE Mains
2026
MCQ
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List - I Relation |
List - II Law |
| A. |
$ \oint \vec{E} \cdot \overrightarrow{d l}=-\frac{d}{d t} \oint \vec{B} \cdot \overrightarrow{d a} $ |
I. |
Ampere's circuital law |
| B. |
$ \oint \vec{B} \cdot \overrightarrow{d l}=\mu_0\left(I+\epsilon_0 \frac{d \phi_E}{d t}\right) $ |
II. |
Faraday's laws of electromagnetic induction |
| C. |
$ \oint \vec{E} \cdot \overrightarrow{d a}=\frac{1}{\epsilon_0} \int_{\mathrm{v}} \rho \mathrm{dv} $ |
III. |
Ampere - Maxwell law |
| D. |
$ \oint \vec{B} \cdot \overrightarrow{d l}=\mu_0 I $ |
IV. |
Gauss's law of electrostatics |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
JEE Mains
2026
MCQ
A laser beam has intensity of $4.0 \times 10^{14} \mathrm{~W} / \mathrm{m}^2$. The amplitude of magnetic field associated with beam is $\_\_\_\_$ T.
(Take $\epsilon_{\mathrm{o}}=8.85 \times 10^{-12} \mathrm{C}^2 / \mathrm{Nm}^2$ and $\mathrm{c}=3 \times 10^8 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}$ )
JEE Mains
2026
MCQ
The electric field in a plane electromagnetic wave is given by :
$ E_y=69 \sin \left[0.6 \times 10^3 x-1.8 \times 10^{11} t\right] \mathrm{V} / \mathrm{m} . $
The expression for magnetic field associated with this electromagnetic wave is $\_\_\_\_$ T.
JEE Mains
2026
MCQ
For an electromagnetic wave propagating through vacuum, $\vec{k}, \vec{E}$ and $\omega$ represent propagation vector, electric field and angular frequency, respectively. The magnetic field associated with this wave is represented by:
JEE Mains
2026
MCQ
A point light source emits E.M. waves in free space. A detector, placed at a distance of $L \mathrm{~m}$, measures the intensity as $I_{\mathrm{o}}$. The detector is now shifted to another location on the same spherical surface ensuring the angle between original location and new location as $45^{\circ}$. The measured intensity at new location will be $\_\_\_\_$ .
JEE Mains
2026
MCQ
Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): The electromagnetic wave exerts pressure on the surface on which they are allowed to fall.
Reason (R): There is no mass associated with the electromagnetic waves.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
JEE Mains
2026
MCQ
A displacement current of 4.0 A can be set up in the space between two parallel plates of $6 \mu \mathrm{~F}$ capacitor. The rate of change of potential difference across the plates of the capacitor is nearly $\alpha \times 10^6 \mathrm{~V} / \mathrm{s}$. The value of $\alpha$ is $\_\_\_\_$ .
JEE Mains
2026
MCQ
A magnetic field vector in an electromagnetic wave is represented by $\vec{B}=B_0 \sin \left(2 \pi v t-\frac{2 \pi x}{\lambda}\right) \hat{j}$. Its associated electric field vector is $\_\_\_\_$ .
JEE Mains
2026
MCQ
An electromagnetic wave travels in free space along the x-direction. At a particular point in space and time, $\vec{B} = 2 \times 10^{-7} \hat{j}$ T is associated with this wave. The value of corresponding electric field $\vec{E}$ at this point is _______ V/m.
JEE Mains
2026
MCQ
An electromagnetic wave travelling in x-direction is described by field equation
$E_y = 300 \sin \omega \left( t - \frac{x}{c} \right)$.
If the electron is restricted to move in y-direction only with speed of $1.5 \times 10^6$ m/s then ratio of maximum electric and magnetic forces acting on the electron is ______.
JEE Mains
2025
MCQ
The unit of $\sqrt{\frac{2I}{\varepsilon_0 c}}$ is :
(I = intensity of an electromagnetic wave, c = speed of light)
JEE Mains
2025
MCQ
A plane electromagnetic wave propagates along the + x direction in free space. The components of the electric field, $\vec{E}$ and magnetic field, $\vec{B}$ vectors associated with the wave in Cartesian frame are
JEE Mains
2025
MCQ
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : Electromagnetic waves carry energy but not momentum.
Reason (R) : Mass of a photon is zero.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
JEE Mains
2025
MCQ
The magnetic field of an E.M. wave is given by $\vec{B} = \left( \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \hat{i} + \frac{1}{2} \hat{j} \right) 30 \sin \left[ \omega \left( t - \frac{z}{c} \right) \right]$ (S.I. Units).
The corresponding electric field in S.I. units is:
JEE Mains
2025
MCQ
Due to presence of an em-wave whose electric component is given by $E=100 \sin (\omega t-k x) \mathrm{NC}^{-1}$ a cylinder of length 200 cm holds certain amount of em-energy inside it. If another cylinder of same length but half diameter than previous one holds same amount of em-energy, the magnitude of the electric field of the corresponding em-wave should be modified as
JEE Mains
2025
MCQ
Arrange the following in the ascending order of wavelength $(\lambda)$ :
(A) Microwaves $\left(\lambda_1\right)$
(B) Ultraviolet rays $\left(\lambda_2\right)$
(C) Infrared rays $\left(\lambda_3\right)$
(D) X-rays $\left(\lambda_4\right)$
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
JEE Mains
2025
MCQ
A plane electromagnetic wave of frequency 20 MHz travels in free space along the $+x$ direction. At a particular point in space and time, the electric field vector of the wave is $\mathrm{E}_y=9.3 \mathrm{Vm}^{-1}$. Then, the magnetic field vector of the wave at that point is
JEE Mains
2025
MCQ
The electric field of an electromagnetic wave in free space is $\overrightarrow{\mathrm{E}}=57 \cos \left[7.5 \times 10^6 \mathrm{t}-5 \times 10^{-3}(3 x+4 y)\right](4 \hat{i}-3 \hat{j}) N / C$.
The associated magnetic field in Tesla is
JEE Mains
2024
MCQ
The magnetic field in a plane electromagnetic wave is $\mathrm{B}_{\mathrm{y}}=\left(3.5 \times 10^{-7}\right) \sin \left(1.5 \times 10^3 x+0.5 \times 10^{11} t\right) \mathrm{T}$. The corresponding electric field will be :
JEE Mains
2024
MCQ
A plane EM wave is propagating along $x$ direction. It has a wavelength of $4 \mathrm{~mm}$. If electric field is in $y$ direction with the maximum magnitude of $60 \mathrm{~Vm}^{-1}$, the equation for magnetic field is :
JEE Mains
2024
MCQ
Average force exerted on a non-reflecting surface at normal incidence is $2.4 \times 10^{-4} \mathrm{~N}$. If $360 \mathrm{~W} / \mathrm{cm}^2$ is the light energy flux during span of 1 hour 30 minutes, Then the area of the surface is:
JEE Mains
2024
MCQ
In the given electromagnetic wave $\mathrm{E}_{\mathrm{y}}=600 \sin (\omega t-\mathrm{kx}) \mathrm{Vm}^{-1}$, intensity of the associated light beam is (in $\mathrm{W} / \mathrm{m}^2$ : (Given $\epsilon_0=9 \times 10^{-12} \mathrm{C}^2 \mathrm{~N}^{-1} \mathrm{~m}^{-2}$ )
JEE Mains
2024
MCQ
Electromagnetic waves travel in a medium with speed of $1.5 \times 10^8 \mathrm{~m} \mathrm{~s}^{-1}$. The relative permeability of the medium is 2.0. The relative permittivity will be:
JEE Mains
2024
MCQ
Match List I with List II :
|
LIST I EM-Wave |
|
LIST II Wavelength Range |
| A. |
Infra-red |
I. |
$<10^{-3}$ nm |
| B. |
Ultraviolet |
II. |
400 nm to 1 nm |
| C. |
X-rays |
III. |
1 mm to 700 nm |
| D. |
Gamma rays |
IV. |
1 nm to $10^{-3}$ nm |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
JEE Mains
2024
MCQ
Arrange the following in the ascending order of wavelength:
A. Gamma rays $\left(\lambda_1\right)$
B. $x$ - rays $\left(\lambda_2\right)$
C. Infrared waves $\left(\lambda_3\right)$
D. Microwaves $\left(\lambda_4\right)$
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below
JEE Mains
2024
MCQ
The electric field in an electromagnetic wave is given by $\overrightarrow{\mathrm{E}}=\hat{i} 40 \cos \omega(\mathrm{t}-z / \mathrm{c}) \mathrm{NC}^{-1}$. The magnetic field induction of this wave is (in SI unit) :
JEE Mains
2024
MCQ
If frequency of electromagnetic wave is $60 \mathrm{~MHz}$ and it travels in air along $z$ direction then the corresponding electric and magnetic field vectors will be mutually perpendicular to each other and the wavelength of the wave (in $\mathrm{m}$ ) is :
JEE Mains
2024
MCQ
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Electromagnetic waves carry energy as they travel through space and this energy is equally shared by the electric and magnetic fields.
Statement II: When electromagnetic waves strike a surface, a pressure is exerted on the surface.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
JEE Mains
2024
MCQ
In a plane EM wave, the electric field oscillates sinusoidally at a frequency of $5 \times 10^{10} \mathrm{~Hz}$ and an amplitude of $50 \mathrm{~Vm}^{-1}$. The total average energy density of the electromagnetic field of the wave is : [Use $\varepsilon_0=8.85 \times 10^{-12} \mathrm{C}^2 / \mathrm{Nm}^2$ ]
JEE Mains
2024
MCQ
The electric field of an electromagnetic wave in free space is represented as $\overrightarrow{\mathrm{E}}=\mathrm{E}_0 \cos (\omega \mathrm{t}-\mathrm{kz}) \hat{i}$. The corresponding magnetic induction vector will be :
JEE Mains
2024
MCQ
A plane electromagnetic wave of frequency $35 \mathrm{~MHz}$ travels in free space along the $X$-direction. At a particular point (in space and time) $\vec{E}=9.6 \hat{j} \mathrm{~V} / \mathrm{m}$. The value of magnetic field at this point is :
JEE Mains
2024
MCQ
An object is placed in a medium of refractive index 3 . An electromagnetic wave of intensity $6 \times 10^8 \mathrm{~W} / \mathrm{m}^2$ falls normally on the object and it is absorbed completely. The radiation pressure on the object would be (speed of light in free space $=3 \times 10^8 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}$ ) :
JEE Mains
2024
MCQ
A plane electromagnetic wave propagating in $\mathrm{x}$-direction is described by
$E_y=\left(200 \mathrm{Vm}^{-1}\right) \sin \left[1.5 \times 10^7 t-0.05 x\right] \text {; }$
The intensity of the wave is :
(Use $\epsilon_0=8.85 \times 10^{-12} \mathrm{C}^2 \mathrm{~N}^{-1} \mathrm{~m}^{-2}$)
JEE Mains
2023
MCQ
Match
List I with
List II of Electromagnetic waves with corresponding wavelength range :
| List I |
List II |
| (A) Microwave |
(I) $400 \mathrm{~nm}$ to $1 \mathrm{~nm}$ |
| (B) Ultraviolet |
(II) $1 \mathrm{~nm}$ to $10^{-3} \mathrm{~nm}$ |
| (C) X-Ray |
(III) $1 \mathrm{~mm}$ to $700 \mathrm{~nm}$ |
| (D) Infra-red |
(IV) $0.1 \mathrm{~m}$ to $1 \mathrm{~mm}$ |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
JEE Mains
2023
MCQ
In an electromagnetic wave, at an instant and at particular position, the electric field is along the negative $z$-axis and magnetic field is along the positive $x$-axis. Then the direction of propagation of electromagnetic wave is:
JEE Mains
2023
MCQ
Which of the following Maxwell's equation is valid for time varying conditions but not valid for static conditions :
JEE Mains
2023
MCQ
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion $\mathbf{A}$ and the other is labelled as Reason $\mathbf{R}$
Assertion A : EM waves used for optical communication have longer wavelengths than that of microwave, employed in Radar technology.
Reason R : Infrared EM waves are more energetic than microwaves, (used in Radar)
In the light of given statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.
JEE Mains
2023
MCQ
A plane electromagnetic wave of frequency $20 ~\mathrm{MHz}$ propagates in free space along $\mathrm{x}$-direction. At a particular space and time, $\overrightarrow{\mathrm{E}}=6.6 \hat{j} \mathrm{~V} / \mathrm{m}$. What is $\overrightarrow{\mathrm{B}}$ at this point?
JEE Mains
2023
MCQ
The electric field in an electromagnetic wave is given as
$\overrightarrow{\mathrm{E}}=20 \sin \omega\left(\mathrm{t}-\frac{x}{\mathrm{c}}\right) \overrightarrow{\mathrm{j}} \mathrm{NC}^{-1}$
where $\omega$ and $c$ are angular frequency and velocity of electromagnetic wave respectively. The energy contained in a volume of $5 \times 10^{-4} \mathrm{~m}^{3}$ will be
(Given $\varepsilon_{0}=8.85 \times 10^{-12} \mathrm{C}^{2} / \mathrm{Nm}^{2}$ )
JEE Mains
2023
MCQ
The amplitude of magnetic field in an electromagnetic wave propagating along y-axis is $6.0 \times 10^{-7} \mathrm{~T}$. The maximum value of electric field in the electromagnetic wave is
JEE Mains
2023
MCQ
The energy of an electromagnetic wave contained in a small volume oscillates with
JEE Mains
2023
MCQ
The energy density associated with electric field $\vec{E}$ and magnetic field $\vec{B}$ of an electromagnetic wave in free space is given by $\left(\epsilon_{0}-\right.$ permittivity of free space, $\mu_{0}-$ permeability of free space)
JEE Mains
2023
MCQ
For the plane electromagnetic wave given by $E=E_{0} \sin (\omega t-k x)$ and $B=B_{0} \sin (\omega t-k x)$, the ratio of average electric energy density to average magnetic energy density is
JEE Mains
2023
MCQ
The ratio of average electric energy density and total average energy density of electromagnetic wave is :
JEE Mains
2023
MCQ
Match List I with List II :
|
List I |
|
List II |
| A. |
Microwaves |
I. |
Radio active decay of the nucleus |
| B. |
Gamma rays |
II. |
Rapid acceleration and deceleration of electron in aerials |
| C. |
Radio waves |
III. |
Inner shell electrons |
| D. |
X-rays |
IV. |
Klystron valve |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
JEE Mains
2023
MCQ
Match List
I with List
II
| LIST I |
LIST II |
| A. |
Microwaves |
I. |
Physiotherapy |
| B. |
UV rays |
II. |
Treatment of cancer |
| C. |
Infra-red light |
III. |
Lasik eye surgery |
| D. |
X-ray |
IV. |
Aircraft navigation |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
JEE Mains
2023
MCQ
A point source of $100 \mathrm{~W}$ emits light with $5 \%$ efficiency. At a distance of $5 \mathrm{~m}$ from the source, the intensity produced by the electric field component is:
JEE Mains
2023
MCQ
Given below are two statements :
Statement I : Electromagnetic waves are not deflected by electric and magnetic field.
Statement II : The amplitude of electric field and the magnetic field in electromagnetic waves are related to each other as ${E_0} = \sqrt {{{{\mu _0}} \over {{\varepsilon _0}}}} {B_0}$.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :
JEE Mains
2023
MCQ
Which of the following are true?
A. Speed of light in vacuum is dependent on the direction of propagation.
B. Speed of light in a medium is independent of the wavelength of light.
C. The speed of light is independent of the motion of the source.
D. The speed of light in a medium is independent of intensity.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
JEE Mains
2023
MCQ
Match List I with List II
|
List I |
|
List II |
| A. |
Gauss's Law in Electrostatics |
I. |
$\oint {\overrightarrow E \,.\,d\overrightarrow l = - {{d{\phi _B}} \over {dt}}} $ |
| B. |
Faraday's Law |
II. |
$\oint {\overrightarrow B \,.\,d\overrightarrow A = 0} $ |
| C. |
Gauss's Law in Magnetism |
III. |
$\oint {\overrightarrow B \,.\,d\overrightarrow l = {\mu _0}{i_c} + {\mu _0}{ \in _0}{{d{\phi _E}} \over {dt}}} $ |
| D. |
Ampere-Maxwell Law |
IV. |
$\oint {\overrightarrow E \,.\,d\overrightarrow s = {q \over {{ \in _0}}}} $ |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
JEE Mains
2023
MCQ
An electromagnetic wave is transporting energy in the negative $z$ direction. At a certain point and certain time the direction of electric field of the wave is along positive $y$ direction. What will be the direction of the magnetic field of the wave at that point and instant?
JEE Mains
2023
MCQ
The electric field and magnetic field components of an electromagnetic wave going through vacuum is described by
$\mathrm{{E_x} = {E_o}\sin (kz - \omega t)}$
$\mathrm{{B_y} = {B_o}\sin (kz - \omega t)}$
Then the correct relation between E$_0$ and B$_0$ is given by
JEE Mains
2023
MCQ
In $\overrightarrow E $ and $\overrightarrow K $ represent electric field and propagation vectors of the EM waves in vacuum, then magnetic field vector is given by :
($\omega$ - angular frequency) :
JEE Mains
2022
MCQ
Match List - I with List - II :
|
List - I |
|
List - II |
| (a) |
UV rays |
(i) |
Diagnostic tool in medicine |
| (b) |
X-rays |
(ii) |
Water purification |
| (c) |
Microwave |
(iii) |
Communication, Radar |
| (d) |
Infrared wave |
(iv) |
Improving visibility in foggy days |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
JEE Mains
2022
MCQ
Sun light falls normally on a surface of area $36 \mathrm{~cm}^{2}$ and exerts an average force of $7.2 \times 10^{-9} \mathrm{~N}$ within a time period of 20 minutes. Considering a case of complete absorption, the energy flux of incident light is
JEE Mains
2022
MCQ
Identify the correct statements from the following descriptions of various properties of electromagnetic waves.
(A) In a plane electromagnetic wave electric field and magnetic field must be perpendicular to each other and direction of propagation of wave should be along electric field or magnetic field.
(B) The energy in electromagnetic wave is divided equally between electric and magnetic fields.
(C) Both electric field and magnetic field are parallel to each other and perpendicular to the direction of propagation of wave.
(D) The electric field, magnetic field and direction of propagation of wave must be perpendicular to each other.
(E) The ratio of amplitude of magnetic field to the amplitude of electric field is equal to speed of light.
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
JEE Mains
2022
MCQ
A beam of light travelling along $X$-axis is described by the electric field $E_{y}=900 \sin \omega(\mathrm{t}-x / c)$. The ratio of electric force to magnetic force on a charge $\mathrm{q}$ moving along $Y$-axis with a speed of $3 \times 10^{7} \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}$ will be :
(Given speed of light $=3 \times 10^{8} \mathrm{~ms}^{-1}$)
JEE Mains
2022
MCQ
The oscillating magnetic field in a plane electromagnetic wave is given by
$B_{y}=5 \times 10^{-6} \sin 1000 \pi\left(5 x-4 \times 10^{8} t\right) T$. The amplitude of electric field will be :
JEE Mains
2022
MCQ
A velocity selector consists of electric field $\vec{E}=E \,\hat{k}$ and magnetic field $\vec{B}=B \,\hat{j}$ with $B=12 \,m T$. The value of $E$ required for an electron of energy $728 \,\mathrm{e} V$ moving along the positive $x$-axis to pass undeflected is :
(Given, mass of electron $=9.1 \times 10^{-31} \mathrm{~kg}$ )
JEE Mains
2022
MCQ
The magnetic field of a plane electromagnetic wave is given by :
$
\overrightarrow{\mathrm{B}}=2 \times 10^{-8} \sin \left(0.5 \times 10^{3} x+1.5 \times 10^{11} \mathrm{t}\right) \,\hat{j} \mathrm{~T}$.
The amplitude of the electric field would be :
JEE Mains
2022
MCQ
Light wave travelling in air along x-direction is given by ${E_y} = 540\sin \pi \times {10^4}(x - ct)\,V{m^{ - 1}}$. Then, the peak value of magnetic field of wave will be (Given c = 3 $\times$ 108 ms$-$1)
JEE Mains
2022
MCQ
The rms value of conduction current in a parallel plate capacitor is $6.9 \,\mu \mathrm{A}$. The capacity of this capacitor, if it is connected to $230 \mathrm{~V}$ ac supply with an angular frequency of $600 \,\mathrm{rad} / \mathrm{s}$, will be :
JEE Mains
2022
MCQ
An expression for oscillating electric field in a plane electromagnetic wave is given as Ez = 300 sin(5$\pi$ $\times$ 103x $-$ 3$\pi$ $\times$ 1011t) Vm$-$1
Then, the value of magnetic field amplitude will be :
(Given : speed of light in Vacuum c = 3 $\times$ 108 ms$-$1)
JEE Mains
2022
MCQ
An EM wave propagating in x-direction has a wavelength of 8 mm. The electric field vibrating y-direction has maximum magnitude of 60 Vm$-$1. Choose the correct equations for electric and magnetic fields if the EM wave is propagating in vacuum :
JEE Mains
2022
MCQ
A radar sends an electromagnetic signal of electric field (E0) = 2.25 V/m and magnetic field (B0) = 1.5 $\times$ 10$-$8 T which strikes a target on line of sight at a distance of 3 km in a medium. After that, a part of signal (echo) reflects back towards the radar with same velocity and by same path. If the signal was transmitted at time t = 0 from radar, then after how much time echo will reach to the radar?
JEE Mains
2022
MCQ
Given below are two statements :
Statement I : A time varying electric field is a source of changing magnetic field and vice-versa. Thus a disturbance in electric or magnetic field creates EM waves.
Statement II : In a material medium, the EM wave travels with speed $v = {1 \over {\sqrt {{\mu _0}{ \in _0}} }}$. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.
JEE Mains
2022
MCQ
Match List-I with List-II :
|
List - I |
|
List - II |
| (a) |
Ultraviolet rays |
(i) |
Study crystal structure |
| (b) |
Microwaves |
(ii) |
Greenhouse effect |
| (c) |
Infrared rays |
(iii) |
Sterilizing surgical instrument |
| (d) |
X-rays |
(iv) |
Radar system |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
JEE Mains
2022
MCQ
Which is the correct ascending order of wavelengths?
JEE Mains
2022
MCQ
If Electric field intensity of a uniform plane electromagnetic wave is given as $E = - 301.6\sin (kz - \omega t){\widehat a_x} + 452.4\sin (kz - \omega t){\widehat a_y}{V \over m}$. Then magnetic intensity 'H' of this wave in Am$-$1 will be :
[Given : Speed of light in vacuum $c = 3 \times {10^8}$ ms$-$1, Permeability of vacuum ${\mu _0} = 4\pi \times {10^{ - 7}}$ NA$-$2]
JEE Mains
2022
MCQ
In free space, an electromagnetic wave of 3 GHz frequency strikes over the edge of an object of size ${\lambda \over {100}}$, where $\lambda$ is the wavelength of the wave in free space. The phenomenon, which happens there will be :
JEE Mains
2022
MCQ
The electromagnetic waves travel in a medium at a speed of 2.0 $\times$ 108 m/s. The relative permeability of the medium is 1.0. The relative permittivity of the medium will be :
JEE Mains
2022
MCQ
The electric field in an electromagnetic wave is given by E = 56.5 sin $\omega$(t $-$ x/c) NC$-$1. Find the intensity of the wave if it is propagating along x-axis in the free space.
(Given : $\varepsilon $0 = 8.85 $\times$ 10$-$12C2N$-$1m$-$2)
JEE Mains
2022
MCQ
An electric bulb is rated as 200 W. What will be the peak magnetic field at 4 m distance produced by the radiations coming from this bulb? Consider this bulb as a point source with 3.5% efficiency.
JEE Mains
2022
MCQ
A plane electromagnetic wave travels in a medium of relative permeability 1.61 and relative permittivity 6.44. If magnitude of magnetic intensity is 4.5 $\times$ 10$-$2 Am$-$1 at a point, what will be the approximate magnitude of electric field intensity at that point?
(Given : Permeability of free space $\mu$0 = 4$\pi$ $\times$ 10$-$7 NA$-$2, speed of light in vacuum c = 3 $\times$ 108 ms$-$1)
JEE Mains
2021
MCQ
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)
JEE Mains
2021
MCQ
The magnetic field vector of an electromagnetic wave is given by $B = {B_0}{{\widehat i + \widehat j} \over {\sqrt 2 }}\cos (kz - \omega t)$; where $\widehat i,\widehat j$ represents unit vector along x and y-axis respectively. At t = 0s, two electric charges q1 of 4$\pi$ coulomb and q2 of 2$\pi$ coulomb located at $\left( {0,0,{\pi \over k}} \right)$ and $\left( {0,0,{{3\pi } \over k}} \right)$, respectively, have the same velocity of 0.5 c $\widehat i$, (where c is the velocity of light). The ratio of the force acting on charge q1 to q2 is :-
JEE Mains
2021
MCQ
Electric field in a plane electromagnetic wave is given by E = 50 sin(500x $-$ 10 $\times$ 1010 t) V/m The velocity of electromagnetic wave in this medium is :
(Given C = speed of light in vacuum)
JEE Mains
2021
MCQ
A light beam is described by $E = 800\sin \omega \left( {t - {x \over c}} \right)$. An electron is allowed to move normal to the propagation of light beam with a speed of 3 $\times$ 107 ms$-$1. What is the maximum magnetic force exerted on the electron?
JEE Mains
2021
MCQ
The relative permittivity of distilled water is 81. The velocity of light in it will be :
(Given $\mu$r = 1)
JEE Mains
2021
MCQ
A linearly polarized electromagnetic wave in vacuum is
$E = 3.1\cos \left[ {(1.8)z - (5.4 \times {{10}^6})t} \right]\widehat iN/C$
is incident normally on a perfectly reflecting wall at z = a. Choose the correct option
JEE Mains
2021
MCQ
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}}$)
JEE Mains
2021
MCQ
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 wave is along :
JEE Mains
2021
MCQ
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.
JEE Mains
2021
MCQ
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 along z-direction) What is $\overrightarrow E $ at this point?
JEE Mains
2021
MCQ
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 point is :
(speed of light = 3 $\times$ 108 ms$-$1)
$\widehat x$, $\widehat y$, $\widehat z$ are unit vectors along x, y and z directions.
JEE Mains
2021
MCQ
For an electromagnetic wave travelling in free space, the relation between average energy densities due to electric (Ue) and magnetic (Um) fields is :
JEE Mains
2021
MCQ
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 |
| (c) |
Source of Gamma Rays |
(iii) |
Inner shell electrons |
| (d) |
Source of X-rays |
(iv) |
Vibration of atoms and molecules |
|
|
(v) |
LASER |
|
|
(vi) |
RC circuit |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
JEE Mains
2020
MCQ
For a plane electromagnetic wave, the magnetic field at a point x and time t is
$\overrightarrow B \left( {x,t} \right)$ = $\left[ {1.2 \times {{10}^{ - 7}}\sin \left( {0.5 \times {{10}^3}x + 1.5 \times {{10}^{11}}t} \right)\widehat k} \right]$ T
The instantaneous electric field $\overrightarrow E $
corresponding to $\overrightarrow B $
is :
(speed of light c = 3 × 108
ms–1)
JEE Mains
2020
MCQ
The correct match between the entries in
column I and column II are :
| I |
II |
| Radiation |
Wavelength
|
| (a) Microwave |
(i) 100 m |
| (b) Gamma rays |
(ii) 10–15 m |
| (c) A.M. radio waves |
(iii) 10–10 m
|
| (d) X-rays |
(iv) 10–3 m |
JEE Mains
2020
MCQ
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
$\overrightarrow E = 30\widehat j\sin \left( {1.5 \times {{10}^7}t - 5 \times {{10}^{ - 2}}x} \right)$ V/m.
The maximum magnetic force experienced by
the electron will be :
(given c = 3 $ \times $ 108 ms–1 and electron charge =
1.6 $ \times $ 10–19 C)
JEE Mains
2020
MCQ
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 :
JEE Mains
2020
MCQ
Choose the correct option relating wave lengths of different parts of electromagnetic wave spectrum:
JEE Mains
2020
MCQ
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 is :
JEE Mains
2020
MCQ
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 electric field is :
JEE Mains
2020
MCQ
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?
JEE Mains
2020
MCQ
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
( ${1 \over {4\pi {\varepsilon _0}}} = 9 \times {10^9}{{N{m^2}} \over {{C^2}}}$ and speed of light
=
3 $ \times $ 108 ms–1)
JEE Mains
2020
MCQ
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 B0
is an appropriate constant) :
JEE Mains
2020
MCQ
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
$\overrightarrow {{E_2}} = {E_0}\widehat k\cos \left( {\omega t - ky} \right)$
At t = 0, a particle of charge q is at origin with
a velocity $\overrightarrow v = 0.8c\widehat j$ (c is the speed of light in
vacuum). The instantaneous force experienced
by the particle is :
JEE Mains
2020
MCQ
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 corresponding electric field $\overrightarrow E $ is (speed of light c = 3 × 108 ms–1)
JEE Mains
2020
MCQ
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) = $\left( {0,0,{\pi \over k}} \right)$.
If its instantaneous velocity at
(t = 0) is ${v_0}\widehat k$
, the force acting on it due to the wave is :
JEE Mains
2020
MCQ
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 ?
JEE Mains
2019
MCQ
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 the electromagnetic wave ?
JEE Mains
2019
MCQ
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 $\widehat i,\widehat j,\widehat k$
, the direction of propagation $\widehat s$, is :
JEE Mains
2019
MCQ
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 :
JEE Mains
2019
MCQ
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
JEE Mains
2019
MCQ
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 = 3 × 108 m/s) :-
JEE Mains
2019
MCQ
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 experienced by a stationary
charge Q = 10–4 C at z = 0 is closest to :
JEE Mains
2019
MCQ
The magnetic field of an electromagnetic wave
is given by :-
$\mathop B\limits^ \to = 1.6 \times {10^{ - 6}}\cos \left( {2 \times {{10}^7}z + 6 \times {{10}^{15}}t} \right)\left( {2\mathop i\limits^ \wedge + \mathop j\limits^ \wedge } \right){{Wb} \over {{m^2}}}$
The associated electric field will be :-
JEE Mains
2019
MCQ
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 be :
JEE Mains
2019
MCQ
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 :
JEE Mains
2019
MCQ
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 propagating in the glass medium will be :
JEE Mains
2019
MCQ
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 $ \times $ 108 m/s]
JEE Mains
2019
MCQ
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 the medium are respectively, given by:
JEE Mains
2019
MCQ
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 $\overrightarrow B $(x,z, t) is given by $-$ (c is the velocity of light)
JEE Mains
2019
MCQ
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 associated with it is -
JEE Mains
2019
MCQ
The energy associated with electric field is (UE) and with magnetic field is (UB) for an electromagnetic wave in free space. Then :
JEE Mains
2019
MCQ
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 {B,} $ at that point will be :
JEE Mains
2018
MCQ
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 :
JEE Mains
2018
MCQ
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}} $ = ${E_{02}}\widehat x\cos \left[ {k\left( {2z - ct} \right)} \right]$ in medium,
where the wave number k and frequency $\nu $ refer to their values
in air. The medium is non-magnetic. If ${\varepsilon _{{r_1}}}$ and ${\varepsilon _{{r_2}}}$ refer to relative permittivities of air and medium
respectively, which of the following options is correct ?
JEE Mains
2018
MCQ
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 of the electroagnetic wave is :
JEE Mains
2018
MCQ
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 acceptable form for the magnetic field is :
JEE Mains
2017
MCQ
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 :
JEE Mains
2017
MCQ
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.
JEE Mains
2016
MCQ
Consider an electromagnetic wave propagating in vacuum. Choose the correct
statement :
JEE Mains
2016
MCQ
Microwave oven acts on the principle of :
JEE Mains
2016
MCQ
Arrange the following electromagnetic
radiations per quantum in the order of
increasing energy :
A : Blue light B : Yellow light
C : X-ray D : Radiowave.
JEE Mains
2015
MCQ
An electromagnetic wave travelling in the x-direction has frequency of 23 $ \times $ 1014 Hz and electric field amplitude of 27 Vm$-$1. From the options given below, which one describes the magnetic field for this wave ?
JEE Mains
2015
MCQ
For plane electromagnetic waves propagating in the z direction, which one of the following combination gives the correct possible direction for $\overrightarrow E $ and $\overrightarrow B $ field respectively ?
JEE Mains
2014
MCQ
If microwaves, X rays, infracted, gamma rays, ultra-violet, radio waves and visible parts of the electromagnetic spectrum by M, X, I, G, U, R and V, the following is the arrangement in ascending order of wavelength :
JEE Mains
2014
MCQ
A lamp emits monochromatic green light uniformly in all directions. The lamp is 3% efficient in converting electrical power to electromagnetic waves and consumes 100 W of power. The amplitude of the electric field associated with the electromagnetic radiation at a distance of 5 m from the lamp will be nearly :
JEE Mains
2014
MCQ
Match the
List - I (Phenomenon associated with electromagnetic radiation) with
List - II (Part of electromagnetic spectrum) and select the correct code from the choices given the lists :
| List - I |
List - II |
| (I) |
Doublet of sodium |
(A) |
Visible radiation |
| (II) |
Wavelength corresponding to temperature associated with the isotropic radiation filling all space |
(B) |
Microwave |
| (III |
Wavelength emitted by atomic hydrogen in interstellar space |
(C) |
Short radiowave |
| (IV) |
Wavelength of radiation arising from two close energy levels in hydrogen |
(D) |
X - rays |
JEE Mains
2014
MCQ
An electromagnetic wave of frequency 1 $ \times $ 1014 hertz is propagating along z - axis. The amplitude of electric field is 4 V/m. If $ \in $0 = 8.8 $ \times $ 10$-$12 C2/N-m2, then average energy density of electric field will be :
JEE Mains
2014
MCQ
Match
List I (Wavelength range of electromagnetic spectrum) with
List II. (Method of production of these waves) and select the
correct option from the options given below the lists.
JEE Mains
2014
MCQ
Match List - $1$ (Electromagnetic wave type ) with List - $2$ (Its association/application) and select the correct option from the choices given below the lists:
JEE Mains
2014
MCQ
During the propagation of electromagnetic waves in a medium :
JEE Mains
2013
MCQ
The magnetic field in a travelling electromagnetic wave has a peak value of $20$ $n$$T$. The peak value of electric field strength is :
JEE Mains
2012
MCQ
An electromagnetic wave in vacuum has the electric and magnetic field $\mathop E\limits^ \to $and $\mathop B\limits^ \to $, which are always perpendicular to each other. The direction of polarization is given by $\mathop X\limits^ \to $ and that of wave propagation by $\mathop k\limits^ \to $. Then
JEE Mains
2006
MCQ
The $rms$ value of the electric field of the light coming from the Sun is $720$ $N/C.$ The average total energy density of the electromagnetic wave is
JEE Mains
2004
MCQ
An electromagnetic wave of frequency $v=3.0$ $MHz$ passes from vacuum into a dielectric medium with permittivity $ \in = 4.0.$ Then
JEE Mains
2004
MCQ
A radiation of energy $E$ falls normally on a perfectly reflecting surface. The momentum transferred to the surface is
JEE Mains
2002
MCQ
Electromagnetic waves are transverse in nature is evident by
JEE Mains
2002
MCQ
Which of the following are not electromagnetic waves?