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M.C.Q (1 Marks)

MCQ 511 Mark
$1000\Omega$ resistance and a capacitor of $100\Omega$ resistance are connected in series a 220V source. when the capacitor is 50% charged, the value of the displacement current is.
  • A
    $11.\sqrt{2}\text{A}$
  • B
    2.2A
  • C
    11A
  • D
    4.4A
Answer
  1. 2.2A

Explanation:

Displacement current $=\text{I}_\text{D}=\text{C}\frac{\text{dV}}{\text{dT}}=\text{C}\omega\text{V}_\text{o}=\frac{\text{V}_\text{o}}{\text{X}_\text{c}}=\frac{220\text{V}}{100\Omega}=2.2\text{A}$ 

As we are asked amplitude of displacement current. So, we don't have to worry about charge on capacitor.

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MCQ 521 Mark
A plane electromagnetic wave of frequency 20 MHz travels through a space along x direction. If the electric field vector at a certain point in space is 6V m-1, what is the magnetic field vector at that point?
  • A
    $2\times10^{-8}\text{T}$
  • B
    $\frac{1}{2}\times10^{-8}\text{T}$
  • C
    $2\text{T}$
  • D
    $\frac{1}{2}\text{T}$
Answer
  1. $2\times10^{-8}\text{T}$

Explanation:

Velocity of EM wave $\text{v}=\frac{3\times10^8\text{m}}{\text{s}}$

Electric field vector $\text{E}=\frac{6\text{V}}{\text{m}}$

Thus magnetic field vector $\text{B}=\frac{\text{E}}{\text{v}}$

$\therefore\text{B}=\frac{6}{3\times10^8}=2\times10^{-8}\text{T}$

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MCQ 531 Mark
 Which waves are used by artificial satellites for communication?
  • A
    Infrared rays
  • B
    Microwaves
  • C
    Radiowaves
  • D
    X-Rays
Answer
  1. Microwaves

Explanation: 

Microwaves are used by artificial satellites for communication.

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MCQ 541 Mark
The energy contained in a small volume through which an electromagnetic wave is passing oscillates with:
  • A
    Zero frequency.
  • B
    The frequency of the wave.
  • C
    Half the frequency of the wave.
  • D
    Double the frequency of the wave.
Answer
  1. Double the frequency of the wave.

Explanation:

The energy per unit volume of an electromagnetic wave,

$\text{u}=\frac{1}{2}\in_0\text{E}^2+\frac{\text{B}^2}{2\mu_0}$

The energy of the given volume can be calculated by multiplying the volume with the above expression.

$\text{U}=\text{u}\times\text{V}=\Big(\frac{1}{2}\in_0\text{E}^2+\frac{\text{B}^2}{2\mu_0}\Big)\times\text{V}\ ....(\text{i})$

Let the direction of propagation of the electromagnetic wave be along the z-axls. Then, the electric and magnetic fields at a particular point are given by,

$\text{E}_\text{x}=\text{E}_0\sin(\text{kz}-\omega\text{t})$

$\text{B}_\text{y}=\text{B}_0\sin(\text{kz}-\omega\text{t})$

Substituting the values of electric and magnetic fields in (1) we get,

$\text{U}=\Big(\frac{1}{2}\in_0\big(\text{E}_0^2\sin^2(\text{kz}-\omega\text{t})+\frac{\text{B}^2_0\sin^2(\text{kz}-\omega\text{t})}{2\mu_0}\Big)\times\text{V}$

$\text{U}=\Big(\in_0\text{E}^2_0\frac{(1-\cos(2\text{kz}-2\omega\text{t}))}{4}+\frac{\text{B}_0^2(1-\cos(2\text{kz}-2\omega\text{t}))}{4\mu_0}\Big)\times\text{V}$

From the above expression, it can be easily understood that the energy of the electric and magnetic fields have angular frequency $2\omega$ Thus. the frequency of the energy of the electromagnetic wave will also be double.

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MCQ 551 Mark
From Maxwell’s hypothesis, a charging electric field gives rise to:
  • A
    an electric field.
  • B
    an induced emf.
  • C
    a magnetic field.
  • D
    a magnetic dipole.
Answer
  1. a magnetic field.

Explanation:

A charging electric field gives rise to a magnetic field.

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MCQ 561 Mark
Light with an energy flux of 20W/cm2 falls on a non-reflecting surface at normal incidence. If the surface has an area of 30cm2. the total momentum delivered (for complete absorption) during 30 minutes is:
  • A
    36 × 10-5kg m/s.
  • B
    36 × 10-4kg m/s.
  • C
    108 × 104kg m/s.
  • D
    1.08 × 107kg m/s.
Answer
  1. 36 × 10-4 kg m/s.

Solution:

Givne energy flux $\phi=20\frac{\text{W}}{\text{cm}^2}$

Area, A = 30cm2

Time, t = 30min = 30 × 60s

Now, total energy falling on the surface in time t is,

$\text{U}=\phi\text{At}=20\times30\times(30\times60)\text{J}$

Momentum of the incident light $=\frac{\text{U}}{\text{c}}$

$=\frac{20\times30\times(30\times60)}{3\times10^{8}}=36\times10^{-4}\text{kg-ms}^{-1}$

Momentum of the reflected light = 0

$\therefore$ Momentum delivered to the surface

$=36\times10^{-4}-0=36\times10^{-4}\text{kg-ms}^{-1}$

Important points

Mass of photon:

Actually rest mass of the photon is zero. But its effective mass is given as $\text{E}=\text{mc}^2=\text{hv}\Rightarrow\ \text{m}=\frac{\text{E}}{\text{C}^2}=\frac{\text{hv}}{\text{C}^2}=\frac{\text{h}}{\text{c}\lambda}$. Thsi mass is also known as kintic mass of the photon.

Momentum of the photon:

Momentum $\text{p}=\text{m}\times\text{c}=\frac{\text{E}}{\text{c}}=\frac{\text{hv}}{\text{c}}=\frac{\text{h}}{\lambda}$

Number of emitted photons:

The number of photons emitted per second from a source of monochromatic radiation of wavelengh $\lambda$ and power P is given as $\text{(n)}=\frac{\text{P}}{\text{E}}=\frac{\text{P}}{\text{hv}}=\frac{\text{P}\lambda}{\text{hc}}$; where E = energy of each photon

Inrensity of light (I):

Energy crossing per unit area normally per second is called intensity or energy flux

i.e. $\text{I}=\frac{\text{E}}{\text{At}}=\frac{\text{P}}{\text{A}}\Big(\frac{\text{E}}{\text{t}}=\text{P}=\text{radiation Power}\Big)$

At a distance r from a point source of power P intensity is given by $\text{I}=\frac{\text{P}}{4\pi\text{r}^2}\Rightarrow\ \text{I}\propto\frac{1}{\text{r}^2}$.

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MCQ 571 Mark
The frequency of incident light falling on a photosensitive metal plate is doubled, the kinetic energy of the emitted photoelectrons is.
  • A
    Unchanged
  • B
    Less than doubled
  • C
    Double the earlier value
  • D
    More than doubled
Answer
  1. More than doubled

Explanation:

v → 2v hv − hvo ​= KGmax​

So, KGmax​ > 2KGmax​

as hvo​ is constant

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MCQ 581 Mark
What is the frequency of electromagnetic waves in a vacuum that have the same wavelength as a 500.0 Hz sound wave moving at $\frac{345\text{m}}{\text{s}}$?
  • A
    500.0 Hz
  • B
    0.690 Hz
  • C
    2.30 × 109Hz
  • D
    1.45 Hz
Answer
  1. 4.35 × 108Hz
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MCQ 591 Mark
The waves which are electromagnetic in nature are:
  • A
    Sound waves and light waves
  • B
    Water waves and radio waves
  • C
    Light waves and X-rays
  • D
    Sound waves and water waves
Answer
  1. Light waves and X-rays

Explanation:

Light waves and X-rays are electromagnetic waves.

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MCQ 601 Mark
Dimensions of $\frac{1}{(\mu_0\in_0)}$ is:
  • A
    $\frac{\text{L}}{\text{T}}$
  • B
    $\frac{\text{T}}{\text{L}}$
  • C
    $\frac{\text{L}^2}{\text{T}^2}$
  • D
    $\frac{\text{T}^2}{\text{L}^2}$
Answer
  1. $\frac{\text{L}^2}{\text{T}^2}$

Explanation:

The speed of light, $\text{C}=\frac{1}{\sqrt{\mu_0\in_0}}$

The dimensions of $\frac{1}{\sqrt{\mu_0\in_0}}$ are of velocity, i.e., $\frac{\text{L}}{\text{T}}$

Therefore, $\frac{1}{\in_0\mu_0}$ will have dimensions $\frac{\text{L}^2}{\text{T}^2}$

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MCQ 611 Mark
A. Current flow inside the capacitor due to accumulation of charges on the capacitor walls is called displacement current.
B. Current due to the flow of electrons due to some potential difference is called as conduction current. 
C. Displacement current came into existence when Maxwell observed that if a magnetic compass is placed between the capacitors the needle gets deflected which signifies presence of magnetic fields which would possibly caused due to some changing current.
D. Displacement current change the actual motion of electric charges.
Which of the above statement(s) is/ are correct?
  • A
    A and B only
  • B
    A, B and C only
  • C
    C only
  • D
    A, B, C and D
Answer
  1. A, B and C only

Explanation:

Displacement current is a quantity appearing in Maxwell's equations that is defined in terms of the rate of change of electric displacement field. Displacement current came into existence when Maxwell observed that if a magnetic compass is placed between the capacitors the needle gets deflected which signifies presence of magnetic fields which would possibly caused due to some changing current. Current flow inside the capacitor due to accumulation of charges on the capacitor walls is called displacement current.However it is not an electric current of moving charges, but a 'time-varying electric field'.

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MCQ 621 Mark
Electromagnetic wave of intensity 1400 W/m2 falls on metal surface on area 1.5m2 is completely absorbed by it. Find out force exerted by beam.
  • A
    14×10−5N
  • B
    14×10−6N
  • C
    7×10−5N
  • D
    7×10−6N
Answer
  1. 7×10−6N

Explanation:

For a perfectly absorbing surface,

$\text{F}=\frac{\text{IA​}}{\text{C}}$

$=\frac{(1400\text{W/m}^2×1.5\text{m}^2)​}{(3×10^8\text{m/s})}$

$=7\times10^{−6}\text{N}.$

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MCQ 631 Mark
The ratio of contributions made by the electric field and magnetic field components to the intensity of an EM wave is:
  • A
    c : 1.
  • B
    c2 : 1.
  • C
    1 : 1.
  • D
    $\sqrt{\text{c}}:1.$
Answer
  1. 1 : 1.

Solution:

The intensity of electromagnetic wave is given by,

I = Uavc, where Uav = Average energy and c = speed of light

Intensity in relation with electric field $\text{U}_\text{av}=\frac{1}{2}\in_0\text{E}_0^2$

Intensity relation with magnetic field $\text{U}_\text{av}=\frac{1}{2}\frac{\text{B}_0^2}{\mu_0}$

Now taking the intensity in terms of electric field,

$(\text{U}_\text{av})_\text{electric field}=\frac{1}{2}\in_0\text{E}_0^2=\frac{1}{2}\in_0(\text{cB}_0)^2\ \ (\because\ \text{E}_0=\text{cB}_0)$

But, $\text{c}=\frac{1}{\sqrt{\mu_0\in_0}}$

$\therefore\ (\text{U}_\text{av})_\text{Electric field}=\frac{1}{2}\in_0\times\frac{1}{\mu_0\in_0}\text{B}_0^2=\frac{1}{2}\frac{\text{B}_0^2}{\mu_0}$

$=(\text{U}_\text{av})_\text{magnetic field}$

Hence the energy in electromagnetic wave is divided equally between electric field vector and magnetic field vector.

It means the ratio of contributions by the electric field and magnetic field components to the intensity of an electromagnetic wave is 1:1.

Impotant point:

Propertioe of EM waves

Speed: In free, its speed $\text{c}=\frac{1}{\sqrt{\mu_0\in_0}}=\frac{\text{E}_0}{\text{B}_0}=3\times10^8\text{m/s}$.

In medium $\text{v}=\frac{1}{\sqrt{\mu\in}}$; where $\mu_0$ = Absolute permeability, $\in_0$ = Absolute permittivity, E0 and B0 = Amplitude of electric of field and magnetic field vectors.

Energy: The energy in an EM waves is divided equally between the electric and magnetic fields.

Energy density of electric field $\text{u}_\text{e}=\frac{1}{2}\in_0\text{E}^2$, Energy density of magnetic field $\text{u}_\text{B}=\frac{1}{2}\frac{\text{B}^2}{\mu_0}$

It is found that ue = uB. Also $\text{u}_\text{av}=\text{u}_\text{e}+\text{u}_\text{B}=2\text{u}_\text{e}=2\text{u}_\text{B}=\in_0\text{E}^2=\frac{\text{B}^2}{\mu_0}$

Intensity (I): The energy crossing per unit area unit time, perpendicular to the direction of propagation of EM wave is called intensity.

$\text{I}=\text{u}_\text{av}\times\text{c}=\frac{1}{2}\in_0\text{E}^2\text{c}=\frac{1}{2}\frac{\text{B}^2}{\mu_0}.\text{c}$

Momentum: EM waves also carries momentum, if a portion of Em wave of energy u propagating with speed c, then linear momentum $=\frac{\text{Energy (u)}}{\text{Speed (c)}}$

When the incident EM wave is completely absorbed by a surface, it delivers energy u and momentum u/c to the surface.

When a wave of energy us is totally reflected from the surface, the momentum delivered to surface is 2u/c.

Poynting vector $(\vec{\text{S}})$: In EM waves, the rate of flow of energy crossing a unit area is described by the poynting vector. Its unit is watt/m2 and $\vec{\text{S}}=\frac{1}{\mu_0}(\vec{\text{E}}\times\vec{\text{B}})=\text{c}^2\in_0(\vec{\text{E}}\times\vec{\text{B}})$. Because in EM waves, $\vec{\text{E}}$ and $\vec{\text{B}}$ are perpendicular to each other, the magnitude of $\vec{\text{S}}$ is $|\vec{\text{S}}|=\frac{1}{\mu_0}\text{E B}\sin90^\circ=\frac{\text{EB}}{\mu_0}=\frac{\text{E}^2}{\mu_\text{C}}$.

The direction of the Poynting vector $\vec{\text{S}}$ at any point gives the wave's direction of travel and direction of energy transport the point.

Radiation Pressure: Is the momentum imparted per second per unit area on which the light falls.

For a perfectly reflecting surface $\text{P}_\text{r}=\frac{2\text{S}}{\text{c}}$; S = Poynting vector; c = speed of light

For a perfectly absorbing surface $\text{P}_\text{a}=\frac{\text{S}}{\text{c}}$.

The radiation pressure is real that's why tails of comet point away from the sun.

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MCQ 641 Mark
An  AM radio wave is emitted by a radio antenna and travels across flat ground. Find out the direction of the magnetic field component of the wave?
  • A
    Parallel to the ground and perpendicular to the direction of propagation
  • B
    Perpendicular to the ground and to the direction of propagation
  • C
    Perpendicular to the ground and parallel to the direction of propagation
  • D
    Parallel to the electric field component of the wave
Answer
  1. Parallel to the ground and perpendicular to the direction of propagation

Explanation:

According to Maxwell an accelerated charge produces a sinusoidal time varying magnetic field which in turn produces a time varying electric field .The two fields so produced are mutually perpendicular to each other and constitute an electromagnetic wave and propagate in space in the direction perpendicular to both the fields. An AM wave is also an electromagnetic wave therefore its magnetic field component would be parallel to ground and perpendicular to the direction of propogation.

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MCQ 651 Mark
The matter-wave picture of electromagnetic wave/radiation elegantly incorporated the:
  • A
    Heinsenbergs uncertainty principle
  • B
    Correspondence principle
  • C
    Cosmic theory
  • D
    Hertzs observations
Answer
  1. Heinsenbergs uncertainty principle

Explanation:

The matter-wave picture of electromagnetic wave/radiation elegantly incorporated the Heisenberg uncertainty principle.

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MCQ 661 Mark
In the propagation of electromagnetic waves, the angle between the direction of propagation and plane of polarisation is
  • A
  • B
    45°
  • C
    90°
  • D
    180°
Answer

Explanation:

Plane of polarization is a confinement of the electric/ magnetic field vector to a given plane along the direction of propagation. Therefore angle between them is 0°.

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MCQ 671 Mark
The polarisation of electromagnetic wave is in:
  • A
    The directions of electric and magnetic field
  • B
    The directions of electric field
  • C
    The direction of magnetic field
  • D
    Can not be polarized
Answer
  1. The directions of electric field
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MCQ 681 Mark
Mark the correct option in impure spectrum:
  • A
    Order of colours is reverse
  • B
    Order of colours is irregular
  • C
    Colours are overlapped
  • D
    No colours is present
Answer
  1. Colours are overlapped

Explanation:

The order of colours is are straight, hence option a is false.

Order of colours are regular.

Colours are overlapped each other in impure spectrum.

Colours are present in impure spectrum.

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MCQ 691 Mark
 Which of the following proves that electromagnetic waves are transverse?
  • A
    Reflection
  • B
    Diffraction
  • C
    Interference
  • D
    Polarisation
Answer
  1. Polarisation

Explanation:

Only transverse waves can be polarised.

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MCQ 701 Mark
 Which among the following has a frequency range of 500 kHz to 1000 MHz?
  • A
    Microwaves
  • B
    Infrared Waves
  • C
    Radio Waves
  • D
    Gamma Rays
Answer
  1. Radio Waves

Explanation:

Radio Waves are generally in the frequency range ➔ 500 kHz to 1000 MHz. Radio waves are used for long-distance communication, such as in television, mobiles, and radios. These devices receive radio waves and convert them to mechanical vibrations in the speaker to create sound waves.

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MCQ 711 Mark
What is the phase difference between electric and magnetic fields in an electromagnetic wave?
  • A
    0
  • B
    $\pi$
  • C
    $\frac{\pi}{2}$
  • D
    $\frac{\pi}{4}$
Answer
  1. $\pi$

Explanation: 

The phase difference between electric and magnetic fields in an electromagnetic wave is$\pi$.

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MCQ 721 Mark
Which of the following has/have zero average value in a plane electromagnetic wave?
  • A
    Both magnetic and electric field
  • B
    Electric field only
  • C
    Magnetic energy
  • D
    Electric energy
Answer
  1. Both magnetic and electric field
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MCQ 731 Mark
A plane electromagnetic wave with a single frequency moves in vacuum in the positive x direction. Its amplitude is uniform over the yz plane its wavelength:
  • A
    Increase
  • B
    Decrease
  • C
    Same
  • D
    None
Answer
  1. Same

Explanation:

The same amount of energy passes through equal areas parallel to the yz plane as the wave travels in the +x direction, so the amplitude and the intensity, which is proportional to the square of the amplitude, do not change.

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MCQ 741 Mark
Choose the correct answer from the alternatives given.
Displacement current goes through the gap between the plates of a capacitor when the charge of the capacitor.
  • A
    increases
  • B
    decreases
  • C
    increases or decreases
  • D
    is zero
Answer
  1. increases or decreases

Explanation:

Displacement current inside a capacitor is given by:-

$\text{i}_\text{d}=\in_0\frac{\phi\text{E}}{\text{dt}}$

where $\phi_\text{E}$​ is the electric flux inside the capacitor

The displacement current is developed inside a capacitor when there is a change in the electric flux linked with the capacitor.

The change in electric flux can occur in both the cases either the charge increases or decreases on the capacitor. This will lead to a change in flux linked with the coil.

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MCQ 751 Mark
In the propagation of light waves, the angle between the plane of vibration & plane of polarisation is:
  • A
  • B
    90°
  • C
    45°
  • D
    80°
Answer
  1. 90°

Explanation:

The plane of polarisations is that plane in which there is no vibration. While a plane including the direction of light propagation and the direction of electric field is called the plane of vibration. The angle between them is 90°.

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MCQ 761 Mark
Who first proposed the light as an electromagnetic wave?
  • A
    Thomas Young
  • B
    Max planck
  • C
    James Clerk Maxwell
  • D
    Albert Einstein
Answer
  1. James Clerk Maxwell

Explanation:

In 1864, Maxwell predicted the existence of electromagnetic waves, the existence of which had not been confirmed before that time, and out of his prediction came the concept of light being a wave, or more specifically, a type of electromagnetic wave. It is a wide intuition that Albert Einstein proposed the dual nature theory but is not correct.

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MCQ 771 Mark
A magnetic field can be produced by:
  • A
    A moving charge.
  • B
    A changing electric field.
  • C
    Neither of them.
  • D
    Both of them.
Answer
  1. Both of them.

Explanation:

According to Ampere-Maxwell's Law, a magnetic field is produced due to the conduction current in a conductor and the displacement current. The conduction current is actually the motion of the charge. The displacement current is due to the changing electric field. The displacement current is given by,

$\text{i}_\text{d}=\in_0\frac{\text{d}\phi_\text{E}}{\text{dt}}$ $\big(\because\phi_\text{E}$ is the electric flux$\big)$

Thus, the magnetic field is produced by the moving charge as well as the electric field.

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MCQ 781 Mark
The wavelength of the wave is.
  • A
    3.5m
  • B
    5.5m
  • C
    7.5m
  • D
    9.5m
Answer
  1. 7.5m

Explanation

Using $\text{v}=\text{v}\lambda$ where v is the speed of EM wave.

As $\text{V}=\text{c}=3\times\frac{10\text{m}}{\text{s}}$

$\Rightarrow3\times10^8=40\times10^6\lambda$

$\Rightarrow\lambda=7.5\text{m}$

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MCQ 791 Mark
A linearly polarized electromagnetic wave given as $\text{E}=\text{E}_0\hat{\text{i}}\cos(\text{kz}-\omega\text{t})$ is incident normally on a perfectly reflecting infinite wall at z = a. Assuming that the material of the wall is optically inactive, the reflected wave will be given as:
  • A
    $\text{E}_\text{r}=-\text{E}_0\hat{\text{i}}\cos(\text{kz}-\omega\text{t})$
  • B
    $\text{E}_\text{r}=\text{E}_0\hat{\text{i}}\cos(\text{kz}+\omega\text{t})$
  • C
    $\text{E}_\text{r}=-\text{E}_0\hat{\text{i}}\cos(\text{kz}+\omega\text{t})$
  • D
    $\text{E}_\text{r}=\text{E}_0\hat{\text{i}}\sin(\text{kz}-\omega\text{t})$
Answer
  1. $\text{E}_\text{r}=\text{E}_0\hat{\text{i}}\cos(\text{kz}+\omega\text{t})$

Solution:

Key concept: When a wave is reflected from a denser medium or perfectly reflecting wall made with optically inactive material, then the type of wave doesn't change but only its phase changes by 180º or $\hat{\text{I}}€$ radian.

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MCQ 801 Mark
In case of the electromagnetic waves the angle between the electric and magnetic field vectors is.
  • A
    $\pi$
  • B
    $\frac{\pi}{2}$
  • C
    zero
  • D
    none of these
Answer
  1. ​​​​$\frac{\pi}{2}$

Explanation:

Electromagnetic waves are formed when an electric field couples with a magnetic field. The magnetic and electric fields of an electromagnetic wave are perpendicular to each other and to the direction of the wave, as shown in figure.

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MCQ 811 Mark
In an electromagnetic wave, the direction of the magnetic induction B is
  • A
    parallel to the electric field E
  • B
    perpendicular to the electric field $\overrightarrow{\text{E}}$
  • C
    antiparallel to the pointing vector $\overrightarrow{\text{S}}$
  • D
    random
Answer
  1. perpendicular to the electric field $\overrightarrow{\text{S}}$

Explanation:

The electric field is always perpendicular to the magnetic field, and both fields are directed at right-angles to the direction of propagation of the wave. In fact, the wave propagates in the direction $\overrightarrow{\text{E}}\times\overrightarrow{\text{B}}$ Electromagnetic waves are clearly a type of transverse wave.

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MCQ 821 Mark
Electromagnetic waves are produced by:
  • A
    A static charge.
  • B
    A moving charge.
  • C
    An accelerating charge.
  • D
    Chargeless particles.
Answer
  1. An accelerating charge.

Explanation:

A static charge produces an electrostatic field. A moving charge produces a magnetic field. Electromagnetic waves are produced by an accelerating charge.

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MCQ 831 Mark
According to Maxwell’s Hypothesis, a changing electric field gives rise to?
  • A
    Induced EMF
  • B
    Electric Field
  • C
    Magnetic Field
  • D
    Magnetic Dipole
Answer
  1. Magnetic Field

Explanation:

 A changing electric field gives rise to a magnetic field.

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MCQ 841 Mark
 Pick out the correct increasing order of energy of electromagnetic waves from the following:
  • A
    Einfrared < Emicro < Evisible < Eultraviolet < Egamma
  • B
    Emicro < Einfrared < Evisible < Eultraviolet < Egamma
  • C
    Emicro < Einfrared < Evisible < Egamma < Eultraviolet
  • D
    Emicro < Einfrared < Eultraviolet < Evisible < Egamma
Answer
  1. Emicro < Einfrared < Evisible < Eultraviolet < Egamma

Explanation:

The energy of electromagnetic waves is directly proportional to the frequency of the electromagnetic waves. So the order of frequency is given as:

vmicro < vinfrared < vvisible < vultraviolet < vgamma

Since E = hv

$➔ \text{E} \propto\text{v}$

The order of energy is as follows:

Emicro < Einfrared < Evisible < Eultraviolet < Egamma

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MCQ 851 Mark
An electromognetic wave travels in vacuum along z direction: $\text{E}=\big(\text{E}_1\hat{\text{i}}+\text{E}_2\hat{\text{j}}\big)\cos(\text{kz}-\omega\text{t})$. Choose the correct options from the following:
  • A
    The associated magnetic field is given as $\text{B}=\frac{1}{\text{c}}\big(\text{E}_1\hat{\text{i}}+\text{E}_2\hat{\text{j}}\big)\cos(\text{kz}-\omega\text{t})$.
  • B
    The associated magnetic field is given as $\text{B}=\frac{1}{\text{c}}\big(\text{E}_1\hat{\text{i}}+\text{E}_2\hat{\text{j}}\big)\cos(\text{kz}-\omega\text{t})$.
  • C
    The given electromagnetic field is circularly polarised.
  • D
    The given electromagnetic wave is plane polarised.
Answer
  1. The associated magnetic field is given as $\text{B}=\frac{1}{\text{c}}\big(\text{E}_1\hat{\text{i}}+\text{E}_2\hat{\text{j}}\big)\cos(\text{kz}-\omega\text{t})$.
  1. ​​​​​​​The given electromagnetic wave is plane polarised.

Solution:

We are given that the electric field vector of an electromagnetic wave travels in a vacuum along z-direction as,

$\vec{\text{E}}=\big(\text{E}_2\hat{\text{i}}+\text{E}_2\hat{\text{j}}\big)\cos(\text{kz}-\omega\text{t})$

The magnitude of the electric and the magnetic fields in an electronagnetic wave are related as

$\text{B}_0=\frac{\text{E}_0}{\text{c}}$

$\vec{\text{B}}=\frac{\vec{\text{E}}}{\text{c}}=\frac{\text{E}_1\text{i}+\text{E}_2\text{i}}{\text{c}}\cos(\text{kz}-\omega\text{t})$

Also, $\vec{\text{E}}$ and $\vec{\text{B}}$ are perpendicular to each other and the propagation of electromagnetic wave is perpendicular to $\vec{\text{E}}$ as well as $\vec{\text{B}}$, so the given electromagnetic wave is plane polarized.

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MCQ 861 Mark
Unpolarized light falls first on polarizer (P) and then on analyzer (A). If the intensity of the transmitted light from the analyser is $\frac{1}{8}\text{th}$ of the incident unpolarized light. What will be the angle between optic axes of P and A?
  • A
    45°
  • B
    30°
  • C
    Zero
  • D
    60°
Answer
  1. 60°

Explanation:

Given,

$\text{I}=\frac{\text{I}_\text{0}}{2}....(\text{i})$

$\text{I}=\text{I}\cos^2\theta$ $\Big(\because\text{I}=\frac{\text{I}_0}{8}\Big)$

$\therefore\frac{\text{I}_0}{8}=\frac{\text{I}_0}{2}\cos^2\theta$

From the equation (i), we have

$\frac{1}{4}=\cos^2\theta$

$\Rightarrow\cos\theta=\frac{1}{2}$

$\Rightarrow\cos\theta=\cos60^\circ$

$\Rightarrow\theta=60^\circ$

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MCQ 871 Mark
Radiations of intensity $\frac{0.5\text{W}}{\text{m}^2}$ are striking a metal plate. The pressure on the plate is.
  • A
    $\frac{0.166\times10^{-8}\text{N}}{\text{m}^2}$
  • B
    $\frac{0.332\times10{-8}\text{N}}{\text{m}^2}$
  • C
    $\frac{0.111\times10{-8}\text{N}}{\text{m}^2}$
  • D
    $\frac{0.083\times10{-8}\text{N}}{\text{m}^2}$
Answer
  1. $\frac{0.166\times10^{-8}\text{N}}{\text{m}^2}$

Explanation:

Intensity or power per unit area of the radiations,

P = pv

$\Rightarrow\text{P}=\frac{\text{P}}{\text{v}}=\frac{0.5}{3\times10^8}=\frac{0.166\times10^{-8}\text{N}}{\text{m}^2}$

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MCQ 881 Mark
A parallel plate capacitor consists of two circular plates each of radius 12cm and separated by 5.0mm. The capacitor is being charged by an external source. The charging current is constant and is equal to 0.15A.The displacement current is:
  • A
    15A
  • B
    1.5A
  • C
    0.15A
  • D
    0.015A
Answer
  1. 0.15A

Explanation:

According to Maxwell's hypothesis, a displacement current will flow through a capacitor when the potential difference across its plates is varying.

Thus a varying electric field will exist between the plates and this displacement current is same in magnitude to the current flowing in outer circuit. 

Here, the current in the outer circuit is 0.15 A. Thus 0.15A will be the displacement current. 

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MCQ 891 Mark
Infrared radiation are detected by:
  • A
    Spectrometer
  • B
    Pyrometer
  • C
    Nanometer
  • D
    Photometre
Answer
  1. Photometre

Explanation:

Infrared radiation is detected by photometer.

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MCQ 901 Mark
According to the electromagnetic wave theory, light consists of electric and magnetic fields which are_____________.
  • A
    parallel to each other
  • B
    perpendicular to each other
  • C
    inclined at an angle of 45° to each other
  • D
    none of these
Answer
  1. perpendicular to each other

Explanation:

Light consists of electric and magnetic field that are perpendicular 90° to each other.

APPOACH by example

Electric field inside plates. The magnetic field this given rise to via the displacement current is along the perimeter of the circle parallel to capauatates plates.

So B and E are perpendicular in this case.

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MCQ 911 Mark
A charged particle oscillates about its mean equilibrium position with a frequency of 109Hz. The electromagnetic waves produced:
  • A
    Will have frequency of 109Hz.
  • B
    Will have frequency of 2 × 109Hz.
  • C
    Will have a wavelength of 0.3m.
  • D
    Fall in the region of radiowaves.
Answer
  1. Will have frequency of 109Hz.
  1. Wil​​​l have a wavelength of 0.3 m.
  2. Fall in the region of radio waves.

Solution:

Here we are given the frequency by which the charged particles oscillates about its mean equilibrium position, it is equal to 109Hz. The frequency of electromagnetic waves produced by a charged particle is equal to the frequency by which it oscillates about its mean equilibrium position.

So, frequency of electromagnetic waves produced by the charged particle is v = 109Hz.

Wavelength $\lambda=\frac{\text{c}}{\text{v}}=\frac{3\times10^8}{10^9}=0.3\text{m}$

The frequency of 109Hz falls in the region of radiowaves.

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MCQ 921 Mark
An electromagnetic wave is propagating along Y-axis. Then.
  • A
    oscillating electric field is along X-axis and oscillating magnetic field is along Y-axis
  • B
    oscillating electric field is along Z-axis and oscillating magnetic field is along X-axis
  • C
    both oscillating electric and magnetic fields are along Y-axis, but phase difference between them is 90
  • D
    both oscillating electric and magnetic fields are mutually perpendicular in arbitrary direction
Answer
  1. oscillating electric field is along Z-axis and oscillating magnetic field is along X-axis

Explanation:

electromagnetic radiation consists of electromagnetic waves, which are synchronized oscillations of electric and magnetic fields that propagate at the speed of light through a vaccum. The oscillations of the two fields are perpendicular to each other and perpendicular to the direction of energy and wave propagation, forming a transverse wave. so if propogation is along Y-direction ,Electric field will be along X or Z, if it is along Z -direction than Magnetic field has to be in X -direction.

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MCQ 931 Mark
The electric field intensity produced by the radiations coming from 100W bulb at a 3 m distance is E. The electric field intensity produced by the radiations coming from 50W bulb at the same distance is:
  • A
    $\frac{\text{E}}{2}.$
  • B
    $2\text{E}.$
  • C
    $\frac{\text{E}}{\sqrt{2}}.$
  • D
    $\sqrt{2}\text{E}.$
Answer
  1. $\sqrt{2}\text{E}.$

Solution:

We know the electric field intensity on a surface due to incident rediation is,

$\text{I}_\text{av}\propto\text{E}_0^2$

$\frac{\text{P}_\text{av}}{\text{A}}\propto\text{E}_0^2$

Here $\text{P}_\text{av}\propto\text{E}_0^2$ [$\because$ A is same in both cases]

We know that, $\text{E}_0\propto\sqrt{\text{P}_\text{av}}$

$\therefore\ \frac{(\text{E}_0)_1}{(\text{E}_0)_1}=\sqrt{\frac{(\text{P}_\text{av})_1}{(\text{P}_\text{av})_2}}\ .....(\text{i})$

$\Rightarrow\ \frac{\text{E}}{(\text{E}_0)_2}=\sqrt{\frac{1000}{5}}$

$(\text{E}_0)_2=\frac{\text{E}}{\sqrt{2}}$

Nowa according to question, P' = 50W, P = 100W

$\therefore$ Putting these value in Eq. (i), we get

$\frac{\text{E}'}{\text{E}}=\frac{50}{100}\Rightarrow\ \frac{\text{E}'}{\text{E}}=\frac{1}{2}\Rightarrow\ \text{E}'=\frac{\text{E}}{2}$

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MCQ 941 Mark
 Which among the following is an application of microwaves?
  • A
    Solar cells
  • B
    Ovens
  • C
    Radiotherapy
  • D
    Burglar alarms
Answer
  1. Ovens

Explanation:

Microwave ovens are an application of microwaves. In microwave ovens, the frequency of microwave produced is matched with the natural frequency of water molecules so that resonance occurs and water molecules in the material vibrate at the higher amplitude and transfer energy to nearby food molecules, results in heating the food.

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MCQ 951 Mark
Generation, propagation and detection of electromagnetic waves is the basis of:
  • A
    Lasers
  • B
    Reactors
  • C
    Radio and television
  • D
    Computer
Answer
  1. Radio and television

Explanation:

The communication and broadcasting following the base on generation, propagation, and detection of electromagnetic waves.

The electromagnetic spectrum describes a different range of electromagnetic waves. These EM waves are a special type of wave that can travel without a medium.

Electromagnetic waves are named like this due to the fact that they have both an electric and a magnetic component. In a vacuum, EM waves always travel at the same speed i.e. the speed of light. So, other EM waves besides light are infrared, ultraviolet, radio waves, and microwaves.

Therefore radio and television both are based on EM wave properties. Other options like lasers, reactors, and computers are not guided by EM waves.

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MCQ 961 Mark
Which of the following is used to investigate the structure of solids?
  • A
    Gamma Rays
  • B
    Infrared Rays
  • C
    X-Rays
  • D
    Cosmic Rays
Answer
  1. X-Rays

Explanation: 

X-Rays are used to investigate the structure of solids.

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MCQ 971 Mark
If a source is transmitting electro-magnetic waves of frequency 8.196×106Hz, then the wavelength of the electro-magnetic waves transmitted from the source will be:
  • A
    5090cm
  • B
    4050cm
  • C
    4230cm
  • D
    3660cm
Answer
  1. 3660cm

Explanation:

Given, frequency of EM waves

v = 8.196 × 106Hz

velocity of EM waves (v) = 3 × 108m/s

Wavelength of EM waves $\lambda=\frac{\text{v}}{\text{v}}$

$=\frac{3 × 10^8​}{8.196 × 10^6}$

= 36.60m

= 3660cm.

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MCQ 981 Mark
When light propagates in vacuum there is an electric field and a magnetic field. These fields:
  • A
    Are constant in time.
  • B
    Have zero average value.
  • C
    Are perpendicular to the direction of propagation of light.
  • D
    Are mutually perpendicular.
Answer
  1. Have zero average value.
  2. Are perpendicular to the direction of propagation of light.
  3. Are mutually perpendicular.

Explanation:

Light is an electromagnetic wave that propagates through its electric and magnetic field vectors, which are mutually perpendicular to each other, as well as to the direction of propagation of light. The average value of both the fields is zero.

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MCQ 991 Mark
An electromagnetic wave propagating along north has its electric field vector upwards. Its magnetic field vector point towards.
  • A
    North
  • B
    East
  • C
    West
  • D
    Downwards
Answer
  1. East

Explanation:

Electric field and magnetic field vectors for an electromagnetic wave are cross - field vectors.

So, the direction of an electromagnetic wave is given by the product of electric field vector and magnetic field vector.

According to the question, electric field vector is directed upwards and EM wave is directed towards North. So, according to the right - hand thumb rule, the magnetic field vector points towards the East.

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MCQ 1001 Mark
The part of the spectrum of the electromagnetic radiation used to cook food is then:
  • A
    ultraviolet rays
  • B
    cosmic rays
  • C
    X rays
  • D
    microwaves
Answer
  1. microwaves

Explanation:

Microwaves are used to cook food. Microwave oven is a domestic application of these waves.

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