Electromagnetic Waves
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 :
$-1.8\times 10^{-7}\sin(kz - \omega t)\,\hat{i}$ T
$+1.8\times 10^{-7}\sin(kz - \omega t)\,\hat{i}$ T
$1.4\times 10^{-7}\sin(kz - \omega t)\,\hat{k}$ T
$1.4\times 10^{-7}\sin(kz - \omega t)\,\hat{i}$ T
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)
2
1.2
1.5
1.7
\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-IV, B-II, C-I, D-III
A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I
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)
$6: 1$
$3: 2$
$\sqrt{6}: 1$
$36: 1$
$ \text { Match List - I with List - II. } $
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| List - I Relation |
List - II Law |
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|---|---|---|---|
| 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-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II
A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV
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 $\mathrm{c}=3 \times 10^8 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}$ )
1.83
2.0
5.5
18.3
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.
$B_z=2.3 \times 10^{-7} \sin \left[0.6 \times 10^3 x-1.8 \times 10^{11} t\right]$
$B_z=2.3 \times 10^{-7} \sin \left[0.6 \times 10^3 x+1.8 \times 10^{11} t\right]$
$B_y=2.3 \times 10^{-7} \sin \left[0.6 \times 10^3 x-1.8 \times 10^{11} t\right]$
$B_y=69 \sin \left[0.6 \times 10^3 x+1.8 \times 10^{11} t\right]$
The equation of the electric field of an electromagnetic wave propagating through free space is given by : $E=\sqrt{377} \sin \left(6.27 \times 10^3 t-2.09 \times 10^{-5} x\right) \mathrm{N} / \mathrm{C}$
The average power of the electromagnetic wave is $\left(\frac{1}{\alpha}\right) \mathrm{W} / \mathrm{m}^2$. The value of $\alpha$ is
$ \left(\text { Take } \sqrt{\frac{\mu_0}{\varepsilon_o}}=377 \text { in SI units }\right) $
Explanation:
The standard wave equation for the electric field component of an electromagnetic wave is given as $\mathrm{E}= \mathrm{E}_0 \sin (\omega \mathrm{t}-\mathrm{kx})$, where $\mathrm{E}_0$ is the amplitude of electric field, $\omega$ is the angular frequency and k is the wave number.
The give equation for the electric field of electromagnetic wave is $=\sqrt{377} \sin \left(6.27 \times 10^3 t-2.09 \times\right. \left.10^{-5} \mathrm{x}\right) \mathrm{N} / \mathrm{C}$
So, electric field amplitude is $\mathrm{E}_0=\sqrt{377} \mathrm{~N} / \mathrm{C}$.
The total energy density (energy per unit volume) of an electromagnetic wave is the sum of the electric field energy density ( $\mathrm{u}_{\mathrm{E}}$ ) and magnetic field energy density ( $\mathrm{u}_{\mathrm{B}}$ ).
$ \mathrm{u}=\mathrm{u}_{\mathrm{E}}+\mathrm{u}_{\mathrm{B}}=\frac{1}{2} \epsilon_0 \mathrm{E}^2+\frac{1}{2} \mu_0 \mathrm{~B}^2 $
In an electromagnetic wave traveling in a vacuum, the instantaneous electric and magnetic fields are related by the speed of light (c):
$ \mathrm{E}=\mathrm{cB} \Rightarrow \mathrm{~B}=\frac{\mathrm{E}}{\mathrm{c}} $
So, the energy density for magnetic field is,
$ u_B=\frac{1}{2} \mu_0\left(\frac{E}{c}\right)^2=\frac{E^2}{2 \mu_0 c^2} $
Since $c=\frac{1}{\sqrt{\mu_0} \epsilon_0} \Rightarrow c^2=\frac{1}{\mu_0 \epsilon_0} \Rightarrow \mu_0 c^2=\frac{1}{\epsilon_0}$.
$ \mathrm{u}_{\mathrm{B}}=\frac{1}{2} \epsilon_0 \mathrm{E}^2 $
Thus, the energy is equally shared: $\mathrm{u}_{\mathrm{E}}=\mathrm{u}_{\mathrm{B}}$.
The total instantaneous energy density is:
$ \mathrm{u}=\mathrm{u}_{\mathrm{E}}+\mathrm{u}_{\mathrm{B}}=\frac{1}{2} \epsilon_0 \mathrm{E}^2+\frac{1}{2} \epsilon_0 \mathrm{E}^2=\epsilon_0 \mathrm{E}^2 $
Since the electric field oscillates sinusoidally $\left(E=E_0 \sin \omega t\right)$, the average value of $E^2$ over one cycle is $\frac{E_0^2}{2}$.
$ \overline{\mathrm{u}}=\epsilon_0\left(\frac{\mathrm{E}_0^2}{2}\right)=\frac{1}{2} \epsilon_0 \mathrm{E}_0^2 $
Intensity is defined as the energy crossing a unit area per unit time. It is related to the average energy density by the speed of the wave $c$ :
$ \mathrm{I}=\overline{\mathrm{u}} \times \mathrm{c} $
$\Rightarrow $ $ I=\left(\frac{1}{2} \epsilon_0 E_0^2\right) c $
The characteristic impedance of free space, $\mathrm{Z}_0=\sqrt{\frac{\mu_0}{\epsilon_0}}$ (approx $377 \Omega$ ).
$I=\frac{1}{2} \epsilon_0 E_0^2\left(\frac{1}{\sqrt{\mu_0 \epsilon_0}}\right)$
$\Rightarrow $ $I=\frac{E_0^2}{2}\left(\frac{\epsilon_0}{\sqrt{\mu_0 \epsilon_0}}\right)=\frac{E_0^2}{2} \sqrt{\frac{\epsilon_0}{\mu_0}}=\frac{(\sqrt{377})^2}{2} \times \frac{1}{377}=\frac{1}{2}$
$\Rightarrow $ $ \frac{1}{2}=\frac{1}{\alpha} \Rightarrow \alpha=2 $
Therefore, the value of $\alpha$ is 2.
The electric field of a plane electromagnetic wave, travelling in an unknown nonmagnetic medium is given by,
$ E_{\mathrm{y}}=20 \sin \left(3 \times 10^6 x-4.5 \times 10^{14} \mathrm{t}\right) \mathrm{V} / \mathrm{m} $
(where $x, \mathrm{t}$ and other values have S.I. units). The dielectric constant of the medium is $\_\_\_\_$
(speed of light in free space is $3 \times 10^8 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}$ )
Explanation:
The general standard mathematical form for a plane wave traveling in the positive x -direction is:
$ \mathrm{y}(\mathrm{x}, \mathrm{t})=\mathrm{A} \sin (\mathrm{kx}-\omega \mathrm{t}) $
Where :
- A is the amplitude (maximum displacement).
k is the angular wave number, related to the wavelength $(\lambda)$ by $\mathrm{k}=\frac{2 \pi}{\lambda}$.
$\omega$ is the angular frequency, related to the time period (T) by $\omega=\frac{2 \pi}{T}$.
The speed of propagation of traveling wave is given as,
$ v=\frac{\omega}{k} $
From Maxwell's equations, the speed of an electromagnetic wave in a vacuum (c) depends on the fundamental constants of free space:
$ c=\frac{1}{\sqrt{\mu_0 \epsilon_0}} $
Where $\mu_0$ is the permeability of free space and $\epsilon_0$ is the permittivity of free space.
When light travels through a material medium, its speed (v) changes depending on the magnetic and electrical properties of that specific medium :
$ v=\frac{1}{\sqrt{\mu \epsilon}} $
Where $\mu$ is the absolute permeability and $\epsilon$ is the absolute permittivity of the medium.
Relative to a vacuum :
$\mu=\mu_0 \mu_{\mathrm{r}}$ (where $\mu_{\mathrm{r}}$ is relative permeability)
$\epsilon=\epsilon_0 \epsilon_{\mathrm{r}}$ (where $\epsilon_{\mathrm{r}}$ is relative permittivity, also called the dielectric constant, often denoted as K )
$\mathrm{v}=\frac{1}{\sqrt{\left(\mu_0 \mu_{\mathrm{r}}\right)\left(\epsilon_0 \epsilon_{\mathrm{r}}\right)}}$
$\Rightarrow $ $v=\frac{1}{\sqrt{\mu_0 \epsilon_0}} \cdot \frac{1}{\sqrt{\mu_r \epsilon_r}}$
$\Rightarrow $ $ v=\frac{c}{\sqrt{\mu_r \epsilon_r}} $
As the medium is non-magnetic so its relative permeability is exactly 1 ( $\mu_{\mathrm{r}}=1$ ).
$ \mathrm{v}=\frac{\mathrm{c}}{\sqrt{1 \times \epsilon_{\mathrm{r}}}} $
$\Rightarrow $ $\mathrm{v}=\frac{\mathrm{c}}{\sqrt{\epsilon_{\mathrm{r}}}}$
$\Rightarrow $ $\sqrt{\epsilon_{\mathrm{r}}}=\frac{\mathrm{c}}{\mathrm{v}}$
$\Rightarrow $ $ \epsilon_{\mathrm{r}}=\left(\frac{\mathrm{c}}{\mathrm{v}}\right)^2 $
From the given electric field equation :
$ E_y=20 \sin \left(3 \times 10^6 x-4.5 \times 10^{14} t\right) $
By comparing this to the standard form $\mathrm{E}_{\mathrm{y}}=\mathrm{E}_0 \sin (\mathrm{kx}-\omega \mathrm{t})$ :
$\mathrm{k}=3 \times 10^6 \mathrm{rad} / \mathrm{m}$
$\omega=4.5 \times 10^{14} \mathrm{rad} / \mathrm{s}$
The speed of the wave in the medium (v) :
$ \mathrm{v}=\frac{\omega}{\mathrm{k}} $
$\Rightarrow $ $\mathrm{v}=\frac{4.5 \times 10^{14}}{3 \times 10^6}$
$\Rightarrow $ $ \mathrm{v}=1.5 \times 10^8 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s} $
We are given $c=3 \times 10^8 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}$.
$ \epsilon_{\mathrm{r}}=\left(\frac{\mathrm{c}}{\mathrm{v}}\right)^2 $
$\Rightarrow $ $\epsilon_{\mathrm{r}}=\left(\frac{3 \times 10^8}{1.5 \times 10^8}\right)^2$
$\Rightarrow $ $ \epsilon_{\mathrm{r}}=(2)^2=4 $
Therefore, the dielectric constant of the medium is 4 .
Hence, the correct answer is 4 .
An electromagnetic wave of frequency 100 MHz propagates through a medium of conductivity, $\sigma = 10 \,\mathrm{mho} / \mathrm{m}$. The ratio of maximum conduction current density to maximum displacement current density is $\_\_\_\_$.
$ \left[\text { Take } \frac{1}{4 \pi \epsilon_0}=9 \times 10^9\, \mathrm{Nm}^2 / \mathrm{C}^2\right] $
Explanation:
According to Ohm's Law in point form, the conduction current density is proportional to the electric field (E) :
$ \mathrm{J}_{\mathrm{c}}=\sigma \mathrm{E} $
The maximum value occurs when the electric field is at its peak $\left(\mathrm{E}_0\right)$ :
$ \left(\mathrm{J}_{\mathrm{c}}\right)_{\max }=\sigma \mathrm{E}_0 $
Displacement current density arises from a time-varying electric field. For an electromagnetic wave, the electric field can be represented as $E=E_0 \sin (\omega t)$.
Maxwell defined displacement current density as :
$ \mathrm{J}_{\mathrm{d}}=\epsilon \frac{\partial \mathrm{E}}{\partial \mathrm{t}} $
$\Rightarrow $ $ \mathrm{J}_{\mathrm{d}}=\epsilon \frac{\partial}{\partial \mathrm{t}}\left(\mathrm{E}_0 \sin (\omega \mathrm{t})\right)=\epsilon \omega \mathrm{E}_0 \cos (\omega \mathrm{t}) $
The maximum value occurs when the cosine term is 1 :
$ \left(\mathrm{J}_{\mathrm{d}}\right)_{\max }=\epsilon \omega \mathrm{E}_0 $
The ratio of the maximum values is:
Ratio $=\frac{\left(\mathrm{J}_{\mathrm{c}}\right)_{\text {max }}}{\left(\mathrm{J}_{\mathrm{d}}\right)_{\text {max }}}=\frac{\sigma \mathrm{E}_0}{\epsilon \omega \mathrm{E}_0}=\frac{\sigma}{\epsilon \omega}$
The conductivity $(\sigma)$ of the medium is, $\sigma=10 \mathrm{mho} / \mathrm{m}$
The angular frequency $(\omega)$ is $2 \pi \mathrm{f}=2 \pi \times\left(100 \times 10^6\right)=2 \pi \times 10^8 \mathrm{rad} / \mathrm{s}$
Since no specific medium permittivity is given, we use the permittivity of free space ( $\epsilon_0$ ).
Given $\frac{1}{4 \pi \epsilon_0}=9 \times 10^9$, then $\epsilon_0=\frac{1}{36 \pi \times 10^9}$.
Substituting these values into the ratio:
Ratio $=\frac{10}{\frac{1}{36 \pi \times 10^9} \times 2 \pi \times 10^8}=\frac{10 \times 36 \pi \times 10^9}{2 \pi \times 10^8}$
Ratio $=180 \times 10^1=1800$
Therefore, the ratio of maximum conduction current density to maximum displacement current density is 1800 .
Hence, the correct answer is $\mathbf{1 8 0 0}$.
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:
$\frac{\vec{E} \times \vec{k}}{\omega}$
$\frac{\vec{k} \times \vec{E}}{\omega}$
$\omega(\vec{E} \times \vec{k})$
$\omega(\vec{k} \times \vec{E})$
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 $\_\_\_\_$ .
$\frac{I_{\mathrm{o}}}{4}$
$I_{\mathrm{o}}$
$\frac{I_0}{\sqrt{2}}$
${\frac{I_{\mathrm{o}}}{2}}$
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 :
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
(A) is true but (R) is false
(A) is false but (R) is true
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 $\_\_\_\_$ .
0.58
0.67
0.82
0.75
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 $\_\_\_\_$ .
$ \vec{E}=-v \lambda B_0 \sin \left(2 \pi v t-\frac{2 \pi x}{\lambda}\right) \hat{k} $
$ \vec{E}=-v \lambda B_0 \sin \left(2 \pi v t-\frac{2 \pi x}{\lambda}\right) \hat{i} $
$ \vec{E}=v \lambda B_0 \sin \left(2 \pi v t-\frac{2 \pi x}{\lambda}\right) \hat{k} $
$ \vec{E}=v \lambda B_0 \sin \left(2 \pi v t-\frac{2 \pi x}{\lambda}\right) \hat{i} $
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.
$60 \; \hat{k}$
$-60 \; \hat{k}$
$30 \; \hat{k}$
$-600 \; \hat{k}$
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 ______.
200
150
400
300
The unit of $\sqrt{\frac{2I}{\varepsilon_0 c}}$ is :
(I = intensity of an electromagnetic wave, c = speed of light)
Vm
NC-1
NC
Nm
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
$E_x, B_y$
$E_y, B_x$
$E_y, B_z$
$E_z, B_y$
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 :
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
(A) is false but (R) is true
(A) is true but (R) is false
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:
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
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 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
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 time varying potential difference is applied between the plates of a parallel plate capacitor of capacitance $2.5 \mu \mathrm{~F}$. The dielectric constant of the medium between the capacitor plates is 1 . It produces an instantaneous displacement current of 0.25 mA in the intervening space between the capacitor plates, the magnitude of the rate of change of the potential difference will be _________ $\mathrm{Vs}^{-1}$.
Explanation:
$ \frac{dV}{dt} = \frac{I}{C} $
Given that the displacement current is $ I = 0.25 \times 10^{-3} \, \text{A} $ and the capacitance is $ C = 2.5 \times 10^{-6} \, \text{F}, $ the rate of change of the potential difference is calculated as follows:
$ \frac{dV}{dt} = \frac{0.25 \times 10^{-3}}{2.5 \times 10^{-6}} = \frac{0.25}{2.5} \times \frac{10^{-3}}{10^{-6}} = 0.1 \times 10^3 = 100 \, \text{V/s}. $
Thus, the magnitude of the rate of change of the potential difference is $ 100 \, \text{V/s} $.
A parallel plate capacitor of area $A=16 \mathrm{~cm}^2$ and separation between the plates 10 cm , is charged by a DC current. Consider a hypothetical plane surface of area $\mathrm{A}_0=3.2 \mathrm{~cm}^2$ inside the capacitor and parallel to the plates. At an instant, the current through the circuit is 6A. At the same instant the displacement current through $\mathrm{A}_0$ is __________ mA .
Explanation:
To determine the displacement current through a hypothetical plane surface within a parallel plate capacitor, follow these steps:
Current Density Calculation:
The current density ($ J_d $) is the current ($ I $) divided by the area ($ A $) of the capacitor plates.
Given: $ I = 6 \, \text{A} $ and $ A = 16 \, \text{cm}^2 $.
$ J_d = \frac{I}{A} = \frac{6 \, \text{A}}{16 \, \text{cm}^2} $
Displacement Current Through the Hypothetical Surface:
The hypothetical surface has an area $ A_0 = 3.2 \, \text{cm}^2 $.
The displacement current through this smaller area ($ I_{small} $) is the current density multiplied by the area of the hypothetical surface.
$ I_{small} = J_d \times A_0 = \frac{6 \, \text{A}}{16 \, \text{cm}^2} \times 3.2 \, \text{cm}^2 $
Calculation:
Simplify the expression to find the displacement current:
$ I_{small} = \left(\frac{6}{16}\right) \times 3.2 = 1.2 \, \text{A} = 1200 \, \text{mA} $
Thus, the displacement current through the hypothetical plane surface is 1200 mA.
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 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 :
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:
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 $\epsilon_0=9 \times 10^{-12} \mathrm{C}^2 \mathrm{~N}^{-1} \mathrm{~m}^{-2}$ )
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:
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 :
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
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) :
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:
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 $\varepsilon_0=8.85 \times 10^{-12} \mathrm{C}^2 / \mathrm{Nm}^2$ ]
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 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 :
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 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 $\epsilon_0=8.85 \times 10^{-12} \mathrm{C}^2 \mathrm{~N}^{-1} \mathrm{~m}^{-2}$)
| 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:
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:
Which of the following Maxwell's equation is valid for time varying conditions but not valid for static conditions :
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 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?
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 $\varepsilon_{0}=8.85 \times 10^{-12} \mathrm{C}^{2} / \mathrm{Nm}^{2}$ )
$17 \cdot 7 \times 10^{-13} \mathrm{~J}$
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
The energy of an electromagnetic wave contained in a small volume oscillates with


