MCQ
Which of the following has zero average value in a plane electromagnetic wave?
  • A
    Kinetic energy
  • B
    Magnetic field
  • C
    Electric field
  • D
    Both (b) and (©)

Answer

  1. Both (b) and (©)

Explanation:

The average of $\sin\theta$ and $\cos\theta$ for whole cycle is is zero.

Step 1: Analyzing the average value of Kinetic energy.

Kinetic Energy is always a positive quantity, therefore its average will also be a positive quantity.

Step 2: Finding the average of electric and the magnetic field.

The equations for the electric field and the magnetic field are given as

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