Electromagnetic Waves

168 Questions
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.

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

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

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) $

2026 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 22nd January Morning Shift

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

2026 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 21st January Evening Shift

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] $

2026 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 6th April Evening Shift

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:

A.

$\frac{\vec{E} \times \vec{k}}{\omega}$

B.

$\frac{\vec{k} \times \vec{E}}{\omega}$

C.

$\omega(\vec{E} \times \vec{k})$

D.

$\omega(\vec{k} \times \vec{E})$

2026 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 6th April Morning Shift

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 $\_\_\_\_$ .

A.

$\frac{I_{\mathrm{o}}}{4}$

B.

$I_{\mathrm{o}}$

C.

$\frac{I_0}{\sqrt{2}}$

D.

${\frac{I_{\mathrm{o}}}{2}}$

2026 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 5th April Evening Shift

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 :

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 true but (R) is false

D.

(A) is false but (R) is true

2026 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 5th April Morning Shift

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 $\_\_\_\_$ .

A.

0.58

B.

0.67

C.

0.82

D.

0.75

2026 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 4th April Evening Shift

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 $\_\_\_\_$ .

A.

$ \vec{E}=-v \lambda B_0 \sin \left(2 \pi v t-\frac{2 \pi x}{\lambda}\right) \hat{k} $

B.

$ \vec{E}=-v \lambda B_0 \sin \left(2 \pi v t-\frac{2 \pi x}{\lambda}\right) \hat{i} $

C.

$ \vec{E}=v \lambda B_0 \sin \left(2 \pi v t-\frac{2 \pi x}{\lambda}\right) \hat{k} $

D.

$ \vec{E}=v \lambda B_0 \sin \left(2 \pi v t-\frac{2 \pi x}{\lambda}\right) \hat{i} $

2026 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 2nd April Evening Shift

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.

A.

$60 \; \hat{k}$

B.

$-60 \; \hat{k}$

C.

$30 \; \hat{k}$

D.

$-600 \; \hat{k}$

2026 JEE Mains MCQ
JEE Main 2026 (Online) 2nd April Morning Shift

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 ______.

A.

200

B.

150

C.

400

D.

300

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.
$\overrightarrow{\mathrm{B}}=-\frac{57}{3 \times 10^8} \cos \left[7.5 \times 10^6 \mathrm{t}-5 \times 10^{-3}(3 x+4 y)\right](5 \hat{k})$
2025 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 23rd January Evening Shift

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 _________ $\mathrm{Vs}^{-1}$.

2025 JEE Mains Numerical
JEE Main 2025 (Online) 22nd January Evening Shift

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 .

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