Electromagnetic Waves

Class 12 · Physics

42 questions14 easy16 medium12 hard

Sample Questions

Q1.The displacement current formula is id = ε₀(dΦE/dt). If the electric flux through a surface between capacitor plates changes at a rate of 2 × 10¹² V·m/s, what is the displacement current? (ε₀ = 8.85 × 10⁻¹² C²/N·m²)

  • A0.885 A
  • B17.7 A
  • C17.7 mA
  • D8.85 A

Q2.A radar system uses microwaves with a wavelength of 3 cm. What is the frequency of these microwaves?

  • A1 GHz
  • B10 GHz
  • C100 GHz
  • D0.1 GHz

Q3.The amplitude of the magnetic field in an electromagnetic wave in vacuum is B₀ = 510 nT. What is the amplitude of the electric field?

  • A153 N/C
  • B153 V/m
  • C1.7 × 10⁻¹⁶ V/m
  • D1.7 V/m

Q4.Which layer of the atmosphere protects us from harmful ultraviolet radiation from the Sun?

  • ATroposphere
  • BStratosphere
  • COzone layer
  • DIonosphere

Q5.Which of the following electromagnetic waves has the highest frequency?

  • ARadio waves
  • BInfrared rays
  • CVisible light
  • DGamma rays

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  • A. Option one
  • B. Option two
  • C. Option three
  • D. Option four

Concepts Covered

Ampere-Maxwell LawDisplacement CurrentElectromagnetic SpectrumElectromagnetic WavesGamma RaysInfrared WavesMaxwell's EquationsMicrowavesRadio WavesRelation between E and BSpeed of EM WavesUltraviolet WavesVisible LightX-rays

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