Electromagnetic Waves

161 Questions
2014 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2014 (Online) 19th April Morning Slot
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 :
A.
R, M, I, V, U, X  and  G
B.
M, R, V, X, U, G  and  I
C.
G, X, U, V, I, M  and  R
D.
I, M, R, U, V, X  and  G
2014 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2014 (Online) 12th April Morning Slot
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 :
A.
1.34 V/m
B.
2.68 V/m
C.
4.02 V/m
D.
5.36 V/m
2014 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2014 (Online) 11th April Morning Slot
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
A.
(I)-(A), (II)-(B), (III)-(B), (IV)-(C)
B.
(I)-(A), (II)-(B), (III)-(C), (IV)-(C)
C.
(I)-(D), (II)-(C), (III)-(A), (IV)-(B)
D.
(I)-(B), (II)-(A), (III)-(D), (IV)-(A)
2014 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2014 (Online) 11th April Morning Slot
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 :
A.
35.2 $ \times $ 10$-$10 J/m3
B.
35.2 $ \times $ 10$-$11 J/m3
C.
35.2 $ \times $ 10$-$12 J/m3
D.
35.2 $ \times $ 10$-$13 J/m3
2014 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2014 (Online) 9th April Morning Slot
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 Main 2014 (Online) 9th April Morning Slot Physics - Electromagnetic Waves Question 142 English
A.
(a)-(iv),  (b)-(iii),  (c)-(ii),  (d)-(i)
B.
(a)-(iii),  (b)-(iv),  (c)-(i),  (d)-(ii)
C.
(a)-(ii),  (b)-(iii),  (c)-(iv),  (d)-(i)
D.
(a)-(i),  (b)-(ii),  (c)-(iii),  (d)-(iv)
2015 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2015 (Online) 10th April Morning Slot
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 ?
A.
$\overrightarrow B $ (x, t) = (3 $ \times $ 10$-$8T) $\widehat j$

sin [ 2$\pi $ (1.5 $ \times $ 10$-$8x $-$ 2 $ \times $ 1014t)]
B.
$\overrightarrow B $ (x, t) = (9 $ \times $ 10$-$8T) $\widehat k$

sin [ 2$\pi $ (1.5 $ \times $ 10$-$6x $-$ 2 $ \times $ 1014t)]
C.
$\overrightarrow B $ (x, t) = (9 $ \times $ 10$-$8T) $\widehat i$

sin [ 2$\pi $ (1.5 $ \times $ 10$-$8x $-$ 2 $ \times $ 1014t)]
D.
$\overrightarrow B $ (x, t) = (9 $ \times $ 10$-$8T) $\widehat j$

sin [(1.5 $ \times $ 10$-$6 x $-$ 2 $ \times $ 1014t)]
2015 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2015 (Online) 11th April Morning Slot
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 ?
A.
$\left( {\widehat i + 2\widehat j} \right)\,\,$ and $\left( {2\widehat i - \widehat j} \right)$
B.
$\left(-\, {2\widehat i - 3\widehat j} \right)$ and $\left( {3\widehat i - 2\widehat j} \right)$
C.
$\left( {2\widehat i + 3\widehat j} \right)$ and $\left( {\widehat i + 2\widehat j} \right)$
D.
$\left( {3\widehat i + 4\widehat j} \right)$ and $\left( {4\widehat i - 3\widehat j} \right)$
2026 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 28th January Evening Shift

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 :

A.

$-1.8\times 10^{-7}\sin(kz - \omega t)\,\hat{i}$ T

B.

$+1.8\times 10^{-7}\sin(kz - \omega t)\,\hat{i}$ T

C.

$1.4\times 10^{-7}\sin(kz - \omega t)\,\hat{k}$ T

D.

$1.4\times 10^{-7}\sin(kz - \omega t)\,\hat{i}$ T

2026 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 28th January Morning Shift

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)

A.

2

B.

1.2

C.

1.5

D.

1.7

2026 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 24th January Morning Shift

\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:

A.

A-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III

B.

A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II

C.

A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III

D.

A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I

2026 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 23rd January Evening Shift

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)

A.

$6: 1$

B.

$3: 2$

C.

$\sqrt{6}: 1$

D.

$36: 1$

2026 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 23rd January Morning Shift

$ \text { Match List - I with List - II. } $

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 :

A.

A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II

B.

A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I

C.

A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III

D.

A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV

2026 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 22nd January Evening Shift

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 $\mathrm{c}=3 \times 10^8 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}$ )

A.

1.83

B.

2.0

C.

5.5

D.

18.3

2026 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 21st January Morning Shift

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.

A.

$B_z=2.3 \times 10^{-7} \sin \left[0.6 \times 10^3 x-1.8 \times 10^{11} t\right]$

B.

$B_z=2.3 \times 10^{-7} \sin \left[0.6 \times 10^3 x+1.8 \times 10^{11} t\right]$

C.

$B_y=2.3 \times 10^{-7} \sin \left[0.6 \times 10^3 x-1.8 \times 10^{11} t\right]$

D.

$B_y=69 \sin \left[0.6 \times 10^3 x+1.8 \times 10^{11} t\right]$

2025 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 7th April Evening Shift

The unit of $\sqrt{\frac{2I}{\varepsilon_0 c}}$ is :

(I = intensity of an electromagnetic wave, c = speed of light)

A.

Vm

B.

NC-1

C.

NC

D.

Nm

2025 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 29th January Evening Shift

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

A.

$E_x, B_y$

B.

$E_y, B_x$

C.

$E_y, B_z$

D.

$E_z, B_y$

2025 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 29th January Morning Shift

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 :

A.

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

B.

Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

C.

(A) is false but (R) is true

D.

(A) is true but (R) is false

2025 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 28th January Evening Shift

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:

A.
$\overrightarrow{\mathrm{E}}=\left(\frac{1}{2} \hat{i}+\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \hat{j}\right) 30 \mathrm{c} \sin \left[\omega\left(\mathrm{t}+\frac{z}{\mathrm{c}}\right)\right]$
B.
$\overrightarrow{\mathrm{E}}=\left(\frac{1}{2} \hat{i}-\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \hat{j}\right) 30 \mathrm{c} \sin \left[\omega\left(\mathrm{t}-\frac{z}{\mathrm{c}}\right)\right]$
C.
$\overrightarrow{\mathrm{E}}=\left(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \hat{i}-\frac{1}{2} \hat{j}\right) 30 \mathrm{c} \sin \left[\omega\left(\mathrm{t}+\frac{z}{\mathrm{c}}\right)\right]$
D.
$\overrightarrow{\mathrm{E}}=\left(\frac{3}{4} \hat{i}+\frac{1}{4} \hat{j}\right) 30 \mathrm{c} \cos \left[\omega\left(\mathrm{t}-\frac{z}{\mathrm{c}}\right)\right]$
2025 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 28th January Morning Shift

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

A.
$50 \sin (\omega \mathrm{t}-\mathrm{kx}) \mathrm{NC}^{-1}$
B.
$400 \sin (\omega \mathrm{t}-\mathrm{kx}) \mathrm{NC}^{-1}$
C.
$200 \sin (\omega t-k x) \mathrm{NC}^{-1}$
D.
$25 \sin (\omega \mathrm{t}-\mathrm{kx}) \mathrm{NC}^{-1}$
2025 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 24th January Evening Shift

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 :

A.
$\lambda_4<\lambda_3<\lambda_2<\lambda_1$
B.
$\lambda_4<\lambda_2<\lambda_3<\lambda_1$
C.
$\lambda_3<\lambda_4<\lambda_2<\lambda_1$
D.
$\lambda_4<\lambda_3<\lambda_1<\lambda_2$
2025 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 23rd January Evening Shift

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

A.
$\mathrm{B}_z=1.55 \times 10^{-8} \mathrm{~T}$
B.
$\mathrm{B}_z=6.2 \times 10^{-8} \mathrm{~T}$
C.
$\mathrm{B}_z=3.1 \times 10^{-8} \mathrm{~T}$
D.
$\mathrm{B}_z=9.3 \times 10^{-8} \mathrm{~T}$
2025 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 23rd January Morning Shift

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

A.
$\overrightarrow{\mathrm{B}}=\frac{57}{3 \times 10^8} \cos \left[7.5 \times 10^6 \mathrm{t}-5 \times 10^{-3}(3 x+4 y)\right](\hat{k})$
B.
$\overrightarrow{\mathrm{B}}=\frac{57}{3 \times 10^8} \cos \left[7.5 \times 10^6 \mathrm{t}-5 \times 10^{-3}(3 x+4 y)\right](5 \hat{k})$
C.
$\overrightarrow{\mathrm{B}}=-\frac{57}{3 \times 10^8} \cos \left[7.5 \times 10^6 \mathrm{t}-5 \times 10^{-3}(3 x+4 y)\right](\hat{k})$
D.
$\overrightarrow{\mathrm{B}}=-\frac{57}{3 \times 10^8} \cos \left[7.5 \times 10^6 \mathrm{t}-5 \times 10^{-3}(3 x+4 y)\right](5 \hat{k})$
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 9th April Evening Shift

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 :

A.
$E_z=105 \sin \left(1.5 \times 10^3 x+0.5 \times 10^{11} t\right) \mathrm{Vm}^{-1}$
B.
$E_y=10.5 \sin \left(1.5 \times 10^3 x+0.5 \times 10^{11} t\right) \mathrm{Vm}^{-1}$
C.
$E_y=1.17 \sin \left(1.5 \times 10^3 x+0.5 \times 10^{11} t\right) \mathrm{Vm}^{-1}$
D.
$E_z=1.17 \sin \left(1.5 \times 10^3 x+0.5 \times 10^{11} t\right) \mathrm{Vm}^{-1}$
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 9th April Morning Shift

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 :

A.
$\mathrm{B}_z=2 \times 10^{-7} \sin \left[\frac{\pi}{2}\left(x-3 \times 10^8 \mathrm{t}\right)\right] \hat{\mathrm{k}} \mathrm{T}$
B.
$\mathrm{B}_z=2 \times 10^{-7} \sin \left[\frac{\pi}{2} \times 10^3\left(x-3 \times 10^8 \mathrm{t}\right)\right] \hat{\mathrm{k}} \mathrm{T}$
C.
$\mathrm{B}_z=60 \sin \left[\frac{\pi}{2}\left(x-3 \times 10^8 \mathrm{t}\right)\right] \hat{\mathrm{k}} \mathrm{T}$
D.
$\mathrm{B}_x=60 \sin \left[\frac{\pi}{2}\left(x-3 \times 10^8 \mathrm{t}\right)\right] \hat{\mathrm{i}} \mathrm{T}$
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 8th April Morning Shift

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:

A.
$20 \mathrm{~m}^2$
B.
$0.2 \mathrm{~m}^2$
C.
$0.1 \mathrm{~m}^2$
D.
$0.02 \mathrm{~m}^2$
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 6th April Evening Shift

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 $\epsilon_0=9 \times 10^{-12} \mathrm{C}^2 \mathrm{~N}^{-1} \mathrm{~m}^{-2}$ )

A.
486
B.
729
C.
243
D.
972
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 6th April Morning Shift

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:

A.
4
B.
1
C.
2
D.
5
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 5th April Evening Shift

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 :

A.
(A)-(I), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D)-(IV)
B.
(A)-(III), (B)-(II), (C)-(IV), (D)-(I)
C.
(A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)
D.
(A)-(II), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(III)
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 4th April Evening Shift

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

A.
$\lambda_1<\lambda_2<\lambda_3<\lambda_4$
B.
$\lambda_2<\lambda_1<\lambda_4<\lambda_3$
C.
$\lambda_4<\lambda_3<\lambda_2<\lambda_1$
D.
$\lambda_4<\lambda_3<\lambda_1<\lambda_2$
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 4th April Morning Shift

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) :

A.
$\overrightarrow{\mathrm{B}}=\hat{j} \frac{40}{\mathrm{c}} \cos \omega(\mathrm{t}-z / \mathrm{c})$
B.
$\overrightarrow{\mathrm{B}}=\hat{i} \frac{40}{\mathrm{c}} \cos \omega(\mathrm{t}-z / \mathrm{c})$
C.
$\vec{B}=\hat{j} 40 \cos \omega(t-z / c)$
D.
$\overrightarrow{\mathrm{B}}=\hat{k} \frac{40}{\mathrm{c}} \cos \omega(\mathrm{t}-z / \mathrm{c})$
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 1st February Evening Shift
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 :
A.
2.5
B.
5
C.
10
D.
2
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 31st January Evening Shift

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:

A.
Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.
B.
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
C.
Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
D.
Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 31st January Morning Shift

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 $\varepsilon_0=8.85 \times 10^{-12} \mathrm{C}^2 / \mathrm{Nm}^2$ ]

A.
$4.425 \times 10^{-8} \mathrm{Jm}^{-3}$
B.
$2.212 \times 10^{-10} \mathrm{Jm}^{-3}$
C.
$2.212 \times 10^{-8} \mathrm{Jm}^{-3}$
D.
$1.106 \times 10^{-8} \mathrm{Jm}^{-3}$
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 30th January Morning Shift

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 :

A.
$\overrightarrow{\mathrm{B}}=\mathrm{E}_0 \mathrm{C} \cos (\omega \mathrm{t}+\mathrm{k} z) \hat{j}$
B.
$\overrightarrow{\mathrm{B}}=\frac{\mathrm{E}_0}{\mathrm{C}} \cos (\omega \mathrm{t}-\mathrm{kz}) \hat{j}$
C.
$\overrightarrow{\mathrm{B}}=\mathrm{E}_0 \mathrm{C} \cos (\omega \mathrm{t}-\mathrm{k} z) \hat{j}$
D.
$\overrightarrow{\mathrm{B}}=\frac{\mathrm{E}_0}{\mathrm{C}} \cos (\omega \mathrm{t}+\mathrm{kz}) \hat{j}$
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 29th January Evening Shift

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 :

A.
$9.6 \hat{j} T$
B.
$3.2 \times 10^{-8} \hat{i} T$
C.
$9.6 \times 10^{-8} \hat{k} T$
D.
$3.2 \times 10^{-8} \hat{k} T$
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 27th January Evening Shift

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 $=3 \times 10^8 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}$ ) :

A.
$6 \mathrm{~Nm}^{-2}$
B.
$36 \mathrm{~Nm}^{-2}$
C.
$18 \mathrm{~Nm}^{-2}$
D.
$2 \mathrm{~Nm}^{-2}$
2024 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2024 (Online) 27th January Morning Shift

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 $\epsilon_0=8.85 \times 10^{-12} \mathrm{C}^2 \mathrm{~N}^{-1} \mathrm{~m}^{-2}$)

A.
$35.4 \mathrm{~Wm}^{-2}$
B.
$53.1 \mathrm{~Wm}^{-2}$
C.
$26.6 \mathrm{~Wm}^{-2}$
D.
$106.2 \mathrm{~Wm}^{-2}$
2023 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 15th April Morning Shift
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:
A.
(A)-(I), (B)-(IV), (C)-(II), (D)-(III)
B.
(A)-(IV), (B)-(I), (C)-(II), (D)-(III)
C.
(A)-(IV), (B)-(I), (C)-(III), (D) -(II)
D.
(A)-(IV), (B)-(II), (C)-(I), (D)-(III)
2023 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 13th April Evening Shift

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:

A.
at $45^{\circ}$ angle from positive y-axis
B.
positive $y$-axis
C.
negative $\mathrm{y}$-axis
D.
positive z-axis
2023 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 13th April Morning Shift

Which of the following Maxwell's equation is valid for time varying conditions but not valid for static conditions :

A.
$\oint \overrightarrow{\mathrm{E}} \cdot \overrightarrow{d l}=0$
B.
$\oint \vec{B} \cdot \overrightarrow{d l}=\mu_{0} I$
C.
$\oint \vec{E} \cdot \overrightarrow{d l}=-\frac{\partial \phi_{B}}{\partial t}$
D.
$\oint \vec{D} \cdot \overrightarrow{d A}=Q$
2023 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 12th April Morning Shift

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.

A.
Both $\mathrm{A}$ and $\mathrm{R}$ are true but $\mathrm{R}$ is NOT the correct explanation of $\mathrm{A}$
B.
$\mathrm{A}$ is true but $\mathrm{R}$ is false
C.
Both $\mathrm{A}$ and $\mathrm{R}$ are true and $\mathrm{r}$ is the correct explanation of $\mathrm{A}$
D.
$\mathrm{A}$ is false but $\mathrm{R}$ is true
2023 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 11th April Evening Shift

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?

A.
$-2.2 \times 10^{-8} \hat{i} T$
B.
$2.2 \times 10^{-8} \hat{i} T$
C.
$2.2 \times 10^{-8} \hat{k} T$
D.
$-2.2 \times 10^{-8} \hat{k} T$
2023 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 11th April Morning Shift

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 $\varepsilon_{0}=8.85 \times 10^{-12} \mathrm{C}^{2} / \mathrm{Nm}^{2}$ )

A.

$17 \cdot 7 \times 10^{-13} \mathrm{~J}$

B.
$28 \cdot 5 \times 10^{-13} \mathrm{~J}$
C.
$8 \cdot 85 \times 10^{-13} \mathrm{~J}$
D.
$88 \cdot 5 \times 10^{-13} \mathrm{~J}$
2023 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 10th April Evening Shift

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

A.
$6.0 \times 10^{-7} ~\mathrm{Vm}^{-1}$
B.
$5 \times 10^{14} ~\mathrm{Vm}^{-1}$
C.
$180 ~\mathrm{Vm}^{-1}$
D.
$2 \times 10^{15} ~\mathrm{Vm}^{-1}$
2023 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 10th April Morning Shift

The energy of an electromagnetic wave contained in a small volume oscillates with

A.
double the frequency of the wave
B.
the frequency of the wave
C.
half the frequency of the wave
D.
zero frequency
2023 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 6th April Evening Shift

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)

A.
$U_{E}=\frac{\epsilon_{0} E^{2}}{2}, U_{B}=\frac{B^{2}}{2 \mu_{0}}$
B.
$U_{E}=\frac{E^{2}}{2 \epsilon_{0}}, U_{B}=\frac{\mu_{0} B^{2}}{2}$
C.
$U_{E}=\frac{\epsilon_{0} E^{2}}{2}, U_{B}=\frac{\mu_{0} B^{2}}{2}$
D.
$U_{E}=\frac{E^{2}}{2 \epsilon_{0}}, U_{B}=\frac{B^{2}}{2 \mu_{0}}$
2023 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 6th April Morning Shift

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

A.
1
B.
4
C.
2
D.
1/2
2023 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 1st February Evening Shift

The ratio of average electric energy density and total average energy density of electromagnetic wave is :

A.
1
B.
3
C.
2
D.
$\frac{1}{2}$
2023 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 1st February Morning Shift

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 :

A.
A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II
B.
A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
C.
A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
D.
A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
2023 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2023 (Online) 31st January Evening Shift
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:
A.
A - IV, B - III, C - I, D - II
B.
A - II, B - IV, C - III, D - I
C.
A - III, B - II, C - I, D - IV
D.
A - IV, B - I, C - II, D - III