Practice Nature of electromagnetic waves - 8.3.2 | 8. ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES | CBSE 12 Physics Part 1
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Question 1

Easy

What are the components of an electromagnetic wave?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the nature of light and its behavior.

Question 2

Easy

What is the speed of electromagnetic waves in a vacuum?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what we know about light.

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Question 1

What is the nature of electromagnetic waves?

  • They consist solely of electric fields.
  • They are waves consisting of oscillating electric and magnetic fields.
  • They consist of mechanical vibrations.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Recall the basic definition of electromagnetic waves.

Question 2

True or False: The speed of electromagnetic waves is slower in a vacuum than in a medium.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about light's behavior as it enters different materials.

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Question 1

Calculate the speed of an electromagnetic wave in a medium where the permittivity Ξ΅ = 8.854 Γ— 10^-12 F/m and the permeability ΞΌ = 4Ο€ Γ— 10^-7 TΒ·m/A.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Pay close attention to the units and the constants provided.

Question 2

An electromagnetic wave has a frequency of 1 GHz. Calculate its wavelength.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember to convert the frequency if necessary before using the formula.

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