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Electromagnetic Waves — Physics STD 12 Science — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 SciencePhysicsElectromagnetic Waves1 Mark
MCQ
A free electron is placed in the path of a plane electromagnetic wave. The electron will start moving:
  • ✓
    Along the electric field.
  • B
    Along the magnetic field.
  • C
    Along the direction of propagation of the wave.
  • D
    In a plane containing the magnetic field and the direction of propagation.
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Answer

Correct option: A.
Along the electric field.

As the electron is at rest initially, only the electric field will exert force on it. There will be no magnetic force on the electron in the stating. Hence, the electron will start moving along the electric field.

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