MCQ Class 12 Physics Chapter 8 Electromagnetic Waves

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1. The speed of electromagnetic waves in free space is given by .
Here μ0 is ___________and ε0 is ________________ of free space.

permeability, permittivity

coercivity, permeability

permeability, susceptibility

permittivity, permeability

Question 1 of 10

2. Which region in the electromagnetic spectrum will have the highest speed?

Radio

Visible

All the regions have same speed

Microwaves

Question 2 of 10

3. Which region in the electromagnetic spectrum has the highest frequency?

Frequency is same for the complete spectrum

Gamma Radiation Region

Radio

Visible

Question 3 of 10

4. Electromagnetic waves constitute of

Electric and magnetic field varying in space and time sinusoidally and propagating through space such that the two fields are at 60 degrees to the direction of propagation.

Electric and magnetic field varying in space and time sinusoidally and propagating through space such that the two fields are perpendicular to the direction of propagation.

Electric and magnetic field varying in space and time tangentially and propagating through space such that the two fields are perpendicular to the direction of propagation.

Electric and magnetic field varying in space and time tangentially and propagating through space such that the two fields are perpendicular to the direction of propagation.

Question 4 of 10

5. In electromagnetic waves the ratio of amplitudes of electric field and magnetic field is equal to

(E₀ / 2B₀) = c

(E₀ / B₀)^1/2 = c

(2E₀ / B₀) = c

(E₀ / B₀) = c

Question 5 of 10

6. Which statement is true about electromagnetic waves?

Electromagnetic waves are longitudinal in nature

Electromagnetic waves can travel through vacuum

Velocity of electromagnetic waves is 3 X 10⁹ m/s

Ratio of electric field and magnetic field in electromagnetic field is 2E_rms / B_rms

Question 6 of 10

7. Which of the following is not a use of electromagnetic wave?

In detection of invisible writing

In global warming

In greenhouses to keep plants warm

In warfare for looking through mist and fog

Question 7 of 10

8. Which colour of the visible spectrum has the greatest wavelength?

Blue

Yellow

Red

Violet

Question 8 of 10

9. The electric field for an em wave is: E = E₀sin[(12 x 10¹⁵ t – 4 x 10⁷ x)]. What is the speed of the em waves?

48 x 10⁸ m / s

3 x 10⁸ m / s

4 x 10⁷ m / s

12 x 10¹⁵ m / s

Question 9 of 10

10. is the electric field of an electromagnetic wave that is propagating in the

z direction

x direction

y direction

can be any direction

Question 10 of 10

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