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MCQ 11 Mark
A parallel plate capacitor is charged by connecting it to a battery through a resistor. If $l$ is the current in the circuit, then in the gap between the plates:
  • Displacement current of magnitude equal to / flows in the same direction as /
  • B
    Displacement current of magnitude equal to / flows in a direction opposite to that of $I$
  • C
    Displacement current of magnitude greater than / flows but can be in any direction
  • D
    There is no current
Answer
Correct option: A.
Displacement current of magnitude equal to / flows in the same direction as /
a
According to modified Ampere's law

$\oint B \cdot d l=\mu_0\left(I_C+I_D\right)$

$\text { For Loop } L_1 \quad I_C \neq 0 \text { and } I_D=0$

$\text { For Loop } L_2 \quad I_C=0 \text { and } I_D \neq 0$

$\text { Due to KCL } \quad I_C=I_D$

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MCQ 21 Mark
The property which is not of an electromagnetic wave travelling in free space is that:
  • A
    The energy density in electric field is equal to energy density in magnetic field
  • B
    They travel with a speed equal to $\frac{1}{\sqrt{\mu_0 \varepsilon_0}}$
  • They originate from charges moving with uniform speed
  • D
    They are transverse in nature
Answer
Correct option: C.
They originate from charges moving with uniform speed
c
The $EM$ waves originate from an accelerating charge. The charge moving with uniform velocity produces steady state magnetic field.
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MCQ 31 Mark
An ac source is connected to a capacitor $C$. Due to decrease in its operating frequency :
  • A
    capacitive reactance remains constant.
  • B
    capacitive reactance decreases.
  • C
    displacement current increases.
  • displacement current decreases.
Answer
Correct option: D.
displacement current decreases.
d
$i _{ C }= i _{ D }=\frac{ V _{ O }}{ X _{ C }} \sin \omega t$

$i _{ C }= i _{ D }=\left( V _{ O } \omega C \right) \sin \omega t$

On decreasing frequency $i_C \downarrow$

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MCQ 41 Mark
In a plane electromagnetic wave travelling in free space, the electric field component oscillates sinusoidally at a frequency of $2.0 \times 10^{10}\,Hz$ and amplitude $48\,Vm ^{-1}$. Then the amplitude of oscillating magnetic field is : (Speed of light in free space $=3 \times 10^8\,m s ^{-1}$)
  • A
    $1.6 \times 10^{-6}\,T$
  • B
    $1.6 \times 10^{-9}\,T$
  • C
    $1.6 \times 10^{-8}\,T$
  • $1.6 \times 10^{-7}\,T$
Answer
Correct option: D.
$1.6 \times 10^{-7}\,T$
d
$C =\frac{ E _0}{ B _0}$

$B _0=\frac{ E _0}{ C }$

$=\frac{48}{3 \times 10^8}$

$=1.6 \times 10^{-7}\,T$

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MCQ 51 Mark
The magnetic field of a plane electromagnetic wave is given by $\overrightarrow{ B }=3 \times 10^{-8} \cos \left(1.6 \times 10^3 x +48 \times 10^{10} t \right) \hat{ j }$, then the associated electric field will be :
  • A
    $3 \times 10^{-8} \cos \left(1.6 \times 10^3 x +48 \times 10^{10} t \right) \hat{ i }\,V / m$
  • B
    $3 \times 10^{-8} \sin \left(1.6 \times 10^3 x +48 \times 10^{10} t \right) \hat{ i }\,V / m$
  • C
    $9 \sin \left(1.6 \times 10^3 x -48 \times 10^{10} t \right) \hat{ k}\,V / m$
  • $9 \cos \left(1.6 \times 10^3 x +48 \times 10^{10} t \right) \hat{ k }\, V / m$
Answer
Correct option: D.
$9 \cos \left(1.6 \times 10^3 x +48 \times 10^{10} t \right) \hat{ k }\, V / m$
d
$B=3 \times 10^{-8} \cos \left(1.6 \times 10^3 x +48 \times 10^{10} t \right)$ $C=\frac{\omega}{ k }=\frac{48 \times 10^{10}}{1.6 \times 10^3}=3 \times 10^8\,m / s$ $C=E_0 / B_0$

$E=3 \times 10^{-8} \times 3 \times 10^8=9\,N / C$

$\therefore E=9 \cos \left(1.6 \times 10^3 x +48 \times 10^{10} t \right)$

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MCQ 61 Mark
The ratio of the magnitude of the magnetic field and electric field intensity of a plane electromagnetic wave in free space of permeability $\mu_0$ and permittivity $\varepsilon_0$ is (Given that $c$ - velocity of light in free space)
  • A
    $c$
  • $\frac{1}{c}$
  • C
    $\frac{c}{\sqrt{\mu_0 \varepsilon_0}}$
  • D
    $\frac{\sqrt{\mu_0 \varepsilon_0}}{c}$
Answer
Correct option: B.
$\frac{1}{c}$
b
$\frac{ B _0}{ E _0}=\frac{1}{ c }=\sqrt{\mu_0 \varepsilon_0}$
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MCQ 71 Mark
Match List $- I$ with List $- II:$

  List$-1$ (Electromagnetic waves)   List$-2$ (Wavelength)
$(a)$ $AM$ radio waves $(i)$ $10^{-10}\,m$
$(b)$ Microwaves $(ii)$ $10^{2}\,m$
$(c)$ Infrared radiations $(iii)$ $10^{-2}\,m$
$(d)$ $X-$rays $(iv)$ $10^{-4}\,m$

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  • A
    $(a) - (iii), (b) - (ii), (c) - (i), (d) - (iv)$
  • B
    $(a) - (iii), (b) - (iv), (c) - (ii), (d) - (i)$
  • $(a) - (ii), (b) - (iii), (c) - (iv), (d) - (i)$
  • D
    $(a) - (iv), (b) - (iii), (c) - (ii), (d)-(i)$
Answer
Correct option: C.
$(a) - (ii), (b) - (iii), (c) - (iv), (d) - (i)$
c
$(a)$ Radio wave (ii) $\approx 10^{2} m$ (ii)

$(b)$ Microwave $\approx$ (iii) $10^{-2} m$ (iii)

$(c)$ Infrared radiations $\approx$ (iv) $10^{-4} m$ (iv)

$(d)$ $X-\operatorname{ray}( i ) \approx \mathring A \mathring A=10^{-10} m$ (i)

$(a) - (ii), (b) - (iii), (c) - (iv), (d) - (i)$

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MCQ 81 Mark
For a plane electromagnetic wave propagating in $x$-direction, which one of the following combination gives the correct possible directions for electric field $(E)$ and magnetic field $(B)$ respectively?
  • A
    $\hat{j}+\hat{k}, \hat{j}+\hat{k}$
  • $-\hat{j}+\hat{k},-\hat{j}-\hat{k}$
  • C
    $\hat{j}+\hat{k},-\hat{j}-\hat{k}$
  • D
    $-\hat{j}+\hat{k},-\hat{j}+\hat{k}$
Answer
Correct option: B.
$-\hat{j}+\hat{k},-\hat{j}-\hat{k}$
b
Wave in $x$ direction

$C=\vec{E} \times \vec{B}$

$(-\hat{j}+\hat{k}) \times(-\hat{j}-\hat{k})$

$=\hat{i}+\hat{i}$

$=2 \hat{i}$

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MCQ 91 Mark
A capacitor of capacitance $C,$ is connected across an ac source of voltage $\mathrm{V}$, given by

$\mathrm{V}=\mathrm{V}_{0} \sin \omega \mathrm{t}$

The displacement current between the plates of the capacitor, would then be given by :

  • $ {I}_{ {d}}={V}_{0} \omega  {Ccos} \omega  {t}$
  • B
    $I_{d}=\frac{V_{0}}{\omega C} \cos \omega t$
  • C
    $I_{d}=\frac{V_{0}}{\omega C} \sin \omega t$
  • D
    $I_{d}=V_{0} \omega C \sin \omega t$
Answer
Correct option: A.
$ {I}_{ {d}}={V}_{0} \omega  {Ccos} \omega  {t}$
a
$\mathrm{q}=\mathrm{CV}$

$\frac{\mathrm{dq}}{\mathrm{dt}}=\frac{\mathrm{CdV}}{\mathrm{dt}}$

$\mathrm{I}_{\mathrm{d}}=\mathrm{C}\left(\mathrm{V}_{0} \omega \mathrm{cos} \omega \mathrm{t}\right)$

$=\mathrm{V}_{0} \omega \mathrm{C} \cos \omega \mathrm{t}$

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MCQ 101 Mark
Light with an average flux of $20\, W / cm ^{2}$ falls on a non-reflecting surface at normal incidence having surface area $20\, cm ^{2} .$ The energy recelved by the surface during time span of $1$ minute is $............J$
  • A
    $48 \times 10^{3}$
  • B
    $10 \times 10^{3}$
  • C
    $12 \times 10^{3}$
  • $24 \times 10^{3}$
Answer
Correct option: D.
$24 \times 10^{3}$
d
$I =\frac{ E }{ At }$

$E = IAt$

$=\frac{20}{10^{-4}} \times 20 \times 10^{-4} \times 60$

$=24 \times 10^{3}\, J$

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MCQ 111 Mark
The magnetic field in a plane electromagnetic wave is given by, $B_{y}=2 \times 10^{-7} \sin \left(\pi \times 10^{3} x+3 \pi \times 10^{11} t\right) \;T$ Calculate the wavelength.
  • A
    $\pi \times 10^{-3} \;m$
  • B
    $\pi \times 10^{3} \;m$
  • $2 \times 10^{-3} \;m$
  • D
    $2 \times 10^{3} \;m$
Answer
Correct option: C.
$2 \times 10^{-3} \;m$
c
$B_{y}=2 \times 10^{-7} \sin \left(\pi \times 10^{3} x+3 \pi \times 10^{11} t \right) T$

General equation of magnetic field vector

$B = B _{0} \sin ( k x+\omega t ) T$

$k=\pi \times 10^{3}$

$\frac{2 \pi}{\lambda}=\pi \times 10^{3}$

$\lambda=2 \times 10^{-3} m$

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MCQ 121 Mark
The ratio of contributions made by the electric field and magnetic fleld components to the intensity of an electromagnetic wave is :

$(c=$ speed of electromagnetic waves)

  • A
    $1: c ^{2}$
  • B
    $c: 1$
  • $1: 1$
  • D
    $1: c$
Answer
Correct option: C.
$1: 1$
c
In $EMW,$ electric field and magnetic field have same energy density and same intensities.
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MCQ 131 Mark
The E.M. wave with shortest wavelength among the following is,
  • A
    Microwaves
  • B
    Ultraviolet rays
  • C
    X-rays
  • Gamma-rays
Answer
Correct option: D.
Gamma-rays
d
Gamma rays have wavelength about less than $10^{-10} m$ to $10^{-14} m$ which is shortest wavelength among all options.
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MCQ 141 Mark
A parallel plate capacitor of capacitance $20\; \mu \mathrm{F}$ is being charged by a voltage source whose potential is changing at therate of $3 \;\mathrm{V} / \mathrm{s}$. The conduction current through the connecting wires, and the displacement current through the plates of the capacitor, would be, respectively
  • A
    $0\; \mu \mathrm{A}, 60 \;\mu \mathrm{A}$
  • $60\; \mu \mathrm{A}, 60\; \mu \mathrm{A}$
  • C
    $60\; \mu \mathrm{A}, 0\; \mu \mathrm{A}$
  • D
    $0\; \mu \mathrm{A}, 0\; \mu \mathrm{A}$
Answer
Correct option: B.
$60\; \mu \mathrm{A}, 60\; \mu \mathrm{A}$
b
$\mathrm{v}=\frac{\mathrm{Q}}{\mathrm{C}}$

$\mathrm{Q}=\mathrm{CV}$

$\therefore \mathrm{i}=\mathrm{C} \frac{\mathrm{dV}}{\mathrm{dt}}=20 \mu \mathrm{F} \times 3 \mathrm{V} / \mathrm{s}=60\; \mu \mathrm{A}$

Also, conduction current in wires is equal to displacement current between the plates of capacitor.

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MCQ 151 Mark
For a transparent medium relative permeablity and permittlivity, $\mu_{\mathrm{r}}$ and $\in_{\mathrm{r}}$ are $1.0$ and $1.44$ respectively. The velocity of light in this medium would be,
  • $2.5 \times 10^{8} \;\mathrm{m} / \mathrm{s}$
  • B
    $3 \times 10^{8} \;\mathrm{m} / \mathrm{s}$
  • C
    $2.08 \times 10^{8} \;\mathrm{m} / \mathrm{s}$
  • D
    $4.32 \times 10^{8} \;\mathrm{m} / \mathrm{s}$
Answer
Correct option: A.
$2.5 \times 10^{8} \;\mathrm{m} / \mathrm{s}$
a
$v=\frac{1}{\sqrt{\mu} \in}=\frac{1}{\sqrt{\mu_{\mathrm{r}} \in_{\mathrm{r}} \mu_{0} \in_{0}}}$$=\frac{3 \times 10^{8}}{\sqrt{1.44}}=\frac{30}{12} \times 10^{8}$$=2.5 \times 10^{8} \;\mathrm{ms}^{-1}$
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MCQ 161 Mark
Which colour of the light has the longest wavelength ?
  • red
  • B
    blue
  • C
    green
  • D
    violet
Answer
Correct option: A.
red
a
Longest wavelength is of red colour.
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MCQ 171 Mark
An em wave is propagating in a medium with a velocity $\vec v =v\hat i.$ The instantaneous oscillating electric field of this em wave is along $+y$ axis. Then the direction of oscillating magnetic field of the em wave will be along
  • A
    $- z$ direction
  • $+ z $ direction
  • C
    $- x$  direction
  • D
    $- y$  direction
Answer
Correct option: B.
$+ z $ direction
b
Velocity of em wave in a medium is given by $\vec{v}=\vec{E} \times \vec{B}$

$\therefore \quad v \hat{i}=(E \hat{j}) \times(\vec{B})$

$[\because \vec{E}=E \hat{j}(\text { Given })]$

As $\hat{i}=\hat{j} \times \hat{k}$ so $\vec{B}=B \hat{k}$

Direction of oscillating magnetic field of the em wave will be along $+z$ direction.

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MCQ 181 Mark
In an electromagnetic wave in free space the root mean square value of the electric field is $E_{rms} = 6\, V m^{-1}$ The peak value of the magnetic field is
  • A
    $2.83 \times 10^{-9}\;T$
  • B
    $4.83 \times 10^{-8}\;T$
  • C
    $8.83 \times 10^{-8}\;T$
  • $2.83 \times 10^{-8}\;T$
Answer
Correct option: D.
$2.83 \times 10^{-8}\;T$
d
$\text { Given: } E_{\mathrm{rms}}=6 \,\mathrm{Vm}^{-1}$

$\frac{E_{\mathrm{rms}}}{B_{\mathrm{rms}}}=c$ or $B_{\mathrm{rms}}=\frac{E_{\mathrm{rms}}}{c}$

$B_{\mathrm{rms}}=\frac{6}{3 \times 10^{8}}=2 \times 10^{-8}\, \mathrm{T}$

since, $B_{\mathrm{rms}}=\frac{B_{0}}{\sqrt{2}}$

where $B_{0}$ is the peak value of magnetic field

$\therefore B_{0} =B_{\mathrm{rms}} \sqrt{2}=2 \times 10^{-8} \times \sqrt{2} T $

$ B_{0}  \approx 2.83 \times 10^{-8}\, \mathrm{T}$

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MCQ 191 Mark
A $100 \,\,\Omega$ resistance and a capacitor of $100 \,\,\Omega$ reactance are connected in series across a $220\,\ V$ source. When the capacitor is $50\%$ charged, the peak value of the displacement current is.....$A$
  • A
    $4.4 $
  • B
    $11$$\sqrt 2 $ 
  • $2.2 $
  • D
    $11$
Answer
Correct option: C.
$2.2 $
c
$\text { Here, } R=100\, \Omega, X_{e}=100 \,\Omega$

Net impedance, $Z=\sqrt{R^{2}+X_{L}^{2}}=100 \sqrt{2}\, \Omega$

Peak value of displacement current

$=$ Maximum conduction current in the circuit

$=\frac{\varepsilon_{0}}{Z}=\frac{220 \sqrt{2}}{100 \sqrt{2}}=2.2 \,\mathrm{A}$

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MCQ 201 Mark
Out of the following options which one can be used to produce a propagating electromagnetic wave? 
  • A
    A stationary charge
  • B
    A chargeless particle
  • An accelerating charge
  • D
    A charge moving at constant velocity
Answer
Correct option: C.
An accelerating charge
c
An accelerating charge is used to produce oscillating electric and magnetic fields, hence the electromagnetic wave. 
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MCQ 211 Mark
A parallel plate capacitor of plate separation $2\, mm$ is connected in an electric circuit having source voltage $400\, V$. if the plate area is $60$ $cm^2$, then the value of displacement current for ${10^{ - 6}}\,\sec $ will be
  • A
    $1.062\, amp$
  • $1.062 \times {10^{ - 2}}$$amp$
  • C
    $1.062 \times {10^{ - 3}}$$amp$
  • D
    $1.062 \times {10^{ - 4}}$$amp$
Answer
Correct option: B.
$1.062 \times {10^{ - 2}}$$amp$
b
(b)${I_D} = {\varepsilon _0}\frac{{d{\varphi _E}}}{{dt}} = {\varepsilon _0}\frac{{EA}}{t} = {\varepsilon _0}\left( {\frac{V}{d}} \right).\frac{A}{t}.$
$ = \frac{{8.85 \times {{10}^{ - 12}} \times 400 \times 60 \times {{10}^{ - 4}}}}{{{{10}^{ - 3}} \times {{10}^{ - 6}}}} = 1.602 \times {10^{ - 2}}amp$
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MCQ 221 Mark
A parallel plate capacitor with plate are $A$ and seperation between the plates $d$, is charged by a constant current $i$, consider a plane surface of area $A/2$ parallel to the plates and drawn symmetrically between the plates, the displacement current through this area, will be.
  • A
    $i$
  • $\frac{i}{2}$
  • C
    $\frac{i}{4}$
  • D
    None of these
Answer
Correct option: B.
$\frac{i}{2}$
b
(b) Suppose the charge on the capacitor at time $t$ is $Q$, the electric field between the plates of the capacitor is $E = \frac{Q}{{{\varepsilon _0}A}}.$ The flux through the area considered is ${\phi _E} = \frac{Q}{{{\varepsilon _0}A}}.\frac{A}{2} = \frac{Q}{{2{\varepsilon _0}}}$
$\therefore$  The displacement current
${i_d} = {\varepsilon _0}\frac{{d{\phi _E}}}{{dt}} = {\varepsilon _0}\left( {\frac{1}{{2{\varepsilon _0}}}} \right)\frac{{dQ}}{{dt}} = \frac{i}{2}.$
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MCQ 231 Mark
The electric filed through an area of $2\ m^2$ varies with time as shown in the graph. The greatest displacement current through the area is at.....$t=.....sec$
  • A
    $1$
  • B
    $4$
  • C
    $8$
  • $12$
Answer
Correct option: D.
$12$
d
${\rm{i}} = { \in _0}{\rm{A}}\frac{{{\rm{dE}}}}{{{\rm{dt}}}}$
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MCQ 241 Mark
The potential difference between the plates of a parallel plate capacitor is changing at the rate of $10^6\, V/s$. If the capacitance is $2\,\mu F$, the displacement current in the dielectric of the capacitor will be......$A$
  • A
    $1$
  • $2$
  • C
    $3$
  • D
    $4$
Answer
Correct option: B.
$2$
b
$i_{d}=i_{c}=\frac{d q}{d t}=\frac{d}{d t}(C V)$

$=\mathrm{C} \frac{\mathrm{dv}}{\mathrm{dt}}$

$=2 \times 10^{-6} \times 10^{6}$

$=2 \mathrm{\,A}$

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MCQ 251 Mark
A parallel plate capacitor with circular plates of radius $R$ is being charged as shown. At the instant shown, the displacement current in the region between the plates enclosed between $\frac{R}{2}$ and $R$ is given by
  • $\frac{3}{4} i$
  • B
    $\frac{1}{4} i$
  • C
    $3 i$
  • D
    $\frac{4}{3} i$
Answer
Correct option: A.
$\frac{3}{4} i$
a
(a)

$I_d=\varepsilon_0 A \frac{d E}{d t}=\varepsilon_0\left(\pi R^2\right) \frac{d E}{d t}=i$

$I_d^{\prime}=\varepsilon_0\left(\pi R^2-\frac{\pi R^2}{4}\right) \frac{d E}{d t}$

$=\frac{3}{4} \varepsilon_0 \pi R^2 \frac{d E}{d t}$

$I_d=\frac{3}{4} i$

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MCQ 261 Mark
To establish an instantaneous displacement current of $I$ ampere in the space between the plates of a parallel plate capacitor of $\frac{1}{2}$ farad, the value of $\frac{d V}{d t}$ is .......
  • $2I$
  • B
    $\frac{I}{2}$
  • C
    $\frac{1}{2 I}$
  • D
    $I$
Answer
Correct option: A.
$2I$
a
(a)

$I_d=\frac{A \varepsilon_0}{d} \frac{d E}{d t} \times d$

$I=\frac{1}{2} \frac{d E}{d t} \times d$

$I=\frac{1}{2} \frac{d V}{d t} \times \frac{1}{d} \cdot d$

$\frac{d V}{d t}=2 I$

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MCQ 271 Mark
The kinetic energy possessed by a body of mass $m$  moving with a velocity $ v$  is equal to $\frac{1}{2}m{v^2}$, provided
  • A
    The body moves with velocities comparable to that of light
  • The body moves with velocities negligible compared to the speed of light
  • C
    The body moves with velocities greater than that of light
  • D
    None of the above statement is correcst
Answer
Correct option: B.
The body moves with velocities negligible compared to the speed of light
b
(b)Due to theory of relativity.
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MCQ 281 Mark
In an electromagnetic wave, the electric and magnetising fields are $100\,V\,{m^{ - 1}}$ and $0.265\,A\,{m^{ - 1}}$. The maximum energy flow is.......$W/{m^2}$
  • $26.5$
  • B
    $36.5$
  • C
    $46.7$
  • D
    $765$
Answer
Correct option: A.
$26.5$
a
(a) Here ${E_0} = 100\;V/m,$${B_0} = 0.265\;A/m.$
 Maximum rate of energy flow $S =$ ${E_0} \times {B_0}$
= $100 \times .265 = 26.5\frac{W}{{{m^2}}}$
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MCQ 291 Mark
An electromagnetic wave travels along $z-$axis. Which of the following pairs of space and time varying fields would generate such a wave
  • ${E_x},\,{B_y}$
  • B
    ${E_y},\,{B_x}$
  • C
    ${E_z},\,{B_x}$
  • D
    ${E_y},\,{B_z}$
Answer
Correct option: A.
${E_x},\,{B_y}$
a
(a)${E_x}$ and ${B_y}$ would generate a plane EM wave travelling in $z$-direction. $\vec E$, $\vec B$ and $\vec k$ form a right handed system $\vec k$ is along $z$-axis. As $\hat i \times \hat j = \hat k$
==> ${E_x}\hat i \times {B_y}\hat j = C\hat k$ i.e. $E$ is along $x$-axis and $B$ is along $y-$ axis.
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MCQ 301 Mark
An electromagnetic wave, going through vacuum is described by $E = {E_0}\sin (kx - \omega \,t)$. Which of the following is independent of wavelength
  • A
    $k$
  • B
    $\omega$
  • $k/ \omega$
  • D
    $k \omega$
Answer
Correct option: C.
$k/ \omega$
c
(c)The angular wave number $k = \frac{{2\pi }}{\lambda };$ where $ \lambda$ is the wave length. The angular frequency is $w = 2\pi \nu .$
The ratio $\frac{k}{\omega } = \frac{{2\pi /\lambda }}{{2\pi \nu }} = \frac{1}{{\nu \pi }} = \frac{1}{c}$= constant
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MCQ 311 Mark
An electromagnetic wave going through vacuum is described by $E = {E_0}\sin (kx - \omega \,t)$; $B = {B_0}\sin (kx - \omega \,t)$. Which of the following equation is true
  • ${E_0}k = {B_0}\omega $
  • B
    ${E_0}\omega = {B_0}k$
  • C
    ${E_0}{B_0} = \omega k$
  • D
    None of these
Answer
Correct option: A.
${E_0}k = {B_0}\omega $
a
(a) $\frac{{{E_0}}}{{{B_0}}} = C.$ also $k = \frac{{2\pi }}{\lambda }$ and $\omega = 2\pi \nu $
These relation gives ${E_0}K = {B_0}\omega $
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MCQ 321 Mark
A radio receiver antenna that is $2 \,m$ long is oriented along the direction of the electromagnetic wave and receives a signal of intensity $5 \times {10^{ - 16}}W/{m^2}$. The maximum instantaneous potential difference across the two ends of the antenna is
  • $1.23 \mu \,V$
  • B
    $1.23 \mu V$
  • C
    $1.23 \,V$
  • D
    $12.3 \,mV$
Answer
Correct option: A.
$1.23 \mu \,V$
a
(a)$I = \frac{1}{2}{\varepsilon _0}CE_0^2$
==> ${E_0} = \sqrt {\frac{{2I}}{{{\varepsilon _0}C}}} = \sqrt {\frac{{2 \times 5 \times {{10}^{ - 16}}}}{{8.85}}} = 0.61 \times {10^{ - 6}}\frac{V}{m}$
Also ${E_0} = \frac{{{V_0}}}{d}$ ==> ${V_0} = {E_0}d = 0.61 \times {10^{ - 6}} \times 2 = 1.23\mu V$
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MCQ 331 Mark
The pressure exerted by an electromagnetic wave of intensity $I (watts/m^2)$ on a nonreflecting surface is [$c$ is the velocity of light]
  • A
    $Ic$
  • B
    $I{c^2}$
  • $I/c$
  • D
    $I/{c^2}$
Answer
Correct option: C.
$I/c$
c
(c) Momentum of a photon

$=\frac{h}{\lambda}=\frac{h}{c / v}=\frac{h v}{c}=\frac{E}{c}$

Momentum over unit area

$=\frac{E}{A c}=\frac{I}{c}\left[I=\frac{E}{A} \text { for wave }\right]$

since surface is non reflecting, final momentum of photon $= 0,$ change in momentum $=\frac{I}{c}$

So, force per unit area $=\frac{I}{c}$

Pressure of radiation $=\frac{I}{c}$

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MCQ 341 Mark
If $c $ is the speed of electromagnetic waves in vacuum, its speed in a medium of dielectric constant $K$ and relative permeability ${\mu _r}$ is
  • A
    $v = \frac{1}{{\sqrt {{\mu _r}K} }}$
  • B
    $v = c\sqrt {{\mu _r}K} $
  • $v = \frac{c}{{\sqrt {{\mu _r}K} }}$
  • D
    $v = \frac{K}{{\sqrt {{\mu _r}C} }}$
Answer
Correct option: C.
$v = \frac{c}{{\sqrt {{\mu _r}K} }}$
c
(c)Speed of light of vacuum $c = \frac{1}{{\sqrt {{\mu _0}{\varepsilon _0}} }}$ and in another medium $v = \frac{1}{{\sqrt {\mu \varepsilon } }}$
 $\frac{c}{v} = \sqrt {\frac{{\mu \varepsilon }}{{{\mu _0}{\varepsilon _0}}}} = \sqrt {{\mu _r}K} $ ==> $v = \frac{c}{{\sqrt {{\mu _r}K} }}$
 
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MCQ 351 Mark
In an electromagnetic wave, the amplitude of electric field is $1 V/m.$  the frequency of wave is $5 \times {10^{14}}\,Hz$. The wave is propagating along $z-$ axis. The average energy density of electric field, in $Joule/m^3$, will be
  • A
    $1.1 \times {10^{ - 11}}$
  • $2.2 \times {10^{ - 12}}$
  • C
    $3.3 \times {10^{ - 13}}$
  • D
    $4.4 \times {10^{ - 14}}$
Answer
Correct option: B.
$2.2 \times {10^{ - 12}}$
b
(b)Average energy density of electric field is given by
${u_e} = \frac{1}{2}{\varepsilon _0}{E^2} = \frac{1}{2}{\varepsilon _0}{\left( {\frac{{{E_0}}}{{\sqrt 2 }}} \right)^2} = \frac{1}{4}{\varepsilon _0}E_0^2$
$ = \frac{1}{4} \times 8.85 \times {10^{ - 12}}{(1)^2} = 2.2 \times {10^{ - 12}}J/{m^3}.$
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MCQ 361 Mark
A laser beam can be focussed on an area equal to the square of its wavelength A $He-Ne$  laser radiates energy at the rate of $1\,mW$ and its wavelength is $632.8 \,nm$. The intensity of focussed beam will be
  • A
    $1.5 \times {10^{13}}\,W/{m^2}$
  • $2.5 \times {10^9}\,W/{m^2}$
  • C
    $3.5 \times {10^{17}}\,W/{m^2}$
  • D
    None of these
Answer
Correct option: B.
$2.5 \times {10^9}\,W/{m^2}$
b
(b) Area through which the energy of beam passes
$ = \,(6.328 \times {10^{ - 7}}) = 4 \times {10^{ - 13}}{m^2}$
 $I = \frac{P}{A} = \frac{{{{10}^{ - 3}}}}{{4 \times {{10}^{ - 13}}}} = 2.5 \times {10^9}\,W/{m^2}$
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MCQ 371 Mark
A lamp emits monochromatic green light uniformly in all directions. The lamp is $3%$ efficient in converting electrical power to electromagnetic waves and consumes $100\,W $ of power. The amplitude of the electric field associated with the electromagnetic radiation at a distance of $10m$  from the lamp will be........$V/m$
  • $1.34$
  • B
    $2.68$
  • C
    $5.36$
  • D
    $9.37$
Answer
Correct option: A.
$1.34$
a
(a)${S_{av}} = \frac{1}{2}{\varepsilon _0}cE_0^2 = \frac{P}{{4\pi {R^2}}}$
==> ${E_0} = \sqrt {\frac{P}{{2\pi {R^2}{\varepsilon _0}C}}} $
$ = \sqrt {\frac{3}{{2 \times 3.14 \times 100 \times 8.85 \times {{10}^{ - 12}} \times 3 \times {{10}^8}}}} $
$= 1.34\, V/m$
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MCQ 381 Mark
A point source of electromagnetic radiation has an average power output of $800\, W.$ The maximum value of electric field at a distance $4.0 \,m$ from the source is....$V/m$
  • A
    $64.7$
  • B
    $57.8 $
  • C
    $56.72 $
  • $54.77$
Answer
Correct option: D.
$54.77$
d
(d)Intensity of $EM$ wave is given by
$I = \frac{P}{{4\pi {R^2}}} = {v_{av}}.c = \frac{1}{2}{\varepsilon _0}E_0^2 \times c$
==> ${E_0} = \sqrt {\frac{P}{{2\pi {R^2}{\varepsilon _0}c}}} $
$ = \sqrt {\frac{{800}}{{2 \times 3.14 \times {{(4)}^2} \times 8.85 \times {{10}^{ - 12}} \times 3 \times {{10}^8}}}} $
$= 54.77 \frac{V}{m}$
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MCQ 391 Mark
A wave is propagating in a medium of electric dielectric constant $2$ and relative magnetic permeability $50$. The wave impedance of such a medium is.....$ \Omega$
  • A
    $5$
  • B
    $376.6 $
  • $1883 $
  • D
    $3776$
Answer
Correct option: C.
$1883 $
c
(c)Wave impedance $Z = \sqrt {\frac{{{\mu _r}}}{{{\varepsilon _r}}}} \times \sqrt {\frac{{{\mu _0}}}{{{\varepsilon _0}}}} $
$ = \sqrt {\frac{{50}}{2}} \times 376.6 = 1883\,\Omega $
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MCQ 401 Mark
A plane electromagnetic wave of wave intensity $6\, W/ m^2$ strikes a small mirror area $40 cm^2$, held perpendicular to the approaching wave. The momentum transferred by the wave to the mirror each second will be
  • A
    $6.4 \times {10^{ - 7}}kg - m/{s^2}$
  • B
    $4.8 \times {10^{ - 8}}kg - m/{s^2}$
  • C
    $3.2 \times {10^{ - 9}}kg - m/{s^2}$
  • $1.6 \times {10^{ - 10}}kg - m/{s^2}$
Answer
Correct option: D.
$1.6 \times {10^{ - 10}}kg - m/{s^2}$
d
(d)Momentum transferred in one second
$p = \frac{{2U}}{c} = \frac{{2{S_{av}}A}}{c} = \frac{{2 \times 6 \times 40 \times {{10}^{ - 4}}}}{{3 \times {{10}^8}}}$

$=$$1.6 \times {10^{ - 10}}kg - m/{s^2}$

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MCQ 411 Mark
A plane electromagnetic wave of angular frequency $\omega$ propagates in a poorly conducting medium of conductivity $\sigma$ and relative permittivity $\varepsilon$. Find the ratio of conduction current density and displacement current density in the medium.
  • A
    $\frac{\varepsilon \varepsilon_0 \omega}{\sigma}$
  • $\frac{\sigma}{\varepsilon \varepsilon_0 \omega}$
  • C
    $\frac{\omega}{\sigma \varepsilon \varepsilon_0 }$
  • D
    $\frac{\omega \sigma}{ \varepsilon \varepsilon_0 }$
Answer
Correct option: B.
$\frac{\sigma}{\varepsilon \varepsilon_0 \omega}$
b
$J_{c}=\sigma E_{0} \sin (\omega t-k x)$

${{\text{i}}_{\text{d}}} =  \in { \in _0}\frac{{{\text{d}}{\phi _{\text{E}}}}}{{{\text{dt}}}} =  \in { \in _0}{\text{A}}\frac{{{\text{dE}}}}{{{\text{dt}}}}$

$ =  \in { \in _0} \times {\text{A}}{{\text{E}}_0}\omega \cos (\omega {\text{t}} - kx)$

${\rm{Jd}} =  \in { \in _0}{{\rm{E}}_0}\omega $

$\frac{{{{\rm{J}}_{\rm{e}}}}}{{{{\rm{J}}_{\rm{d}}}}} = \frac{\sigma }{{ \in { \in _0}\omega }}$

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MCQ 421 Mark
A mathematical representation of electromagnetic wave is given by the two equations $E = E_{max}\,\, cos (kx -\omega\,t)$ and $B = B_{max} cos\, (kx -\omega\,t),$ where $E_{max}$ is the amplitude of the electric field and $B_{max}$ is the amplitude of the magnetic field. What is the intensity in terms of $E_{max}$ and universal constants $μ_0, \in_0.$
  • A
    $I=\frac{1}{2}\sqrt {\frac{\mu_0}{\in_0}E^2_{max}}$
  • $I=\frac{1}{2}\sqrt {\frac{\in_0}{\mu_0}E^2_{max}}$
  • C
    $I=2\sqrt {\frac{\mu_0}{\in_0}E^2_{max}}$
  • D
    $I=2\sqrt {\frac{\in_0}{\mu_0}E^2_{max}}$
Answer
Correct option: B.
$I=\frac{1}{2}\sqrt {\frac{\in_0}{\mu_0}E^2_{max}}$
b
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MCQ 431 Mark
A particle of charge $q$ and mass $m$ is moving along the $x-$ axis with a velocity $v,$ and enters a region of electric field $E$ and magnetic field $B$ as shown in figures below. For which figure the net force on the charge may be zero :-
  • A


  • C

  • D

Answer
Correct option: B.

b
The charge will not experience any force if $|\vec{F} e|=|\vec{F} m| .$ This condition is satisfied in option
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MCQ 441 Mark
Figure given shows the face of a cathode-ray oscilloscope tube, as viewed from in front. $i.e.$ the electron beam is coming out normally from the plane of the paper. The electron beam passes through a region where there are electric and magnetic fields directed as shown. The deflections of the spot from the center of the screen produced by the electric field $E$ and the magnetic field $B$ separately are equal in magnitude. Which one of the diagrams below shows a possible position of the spot on the screen when both fields are operating?
  • A

  • B

  • C


Answer
Correct option: D.

d

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MCQ 451 Mark
In a certain region uniform electric field $E$ and magnetic field $B$ are present in the opposite direction. At the instant $t = 0,$ a particle of mass $m$ carrying a charge $q$ is given velocity $v_o$ at an angle $\theta ,$ with the $y$ axis, in the $yz$ plane. The time after which the speed of the particle would be minimum is equal to
  • A
    $\frac{{m{v_o}}}{{qE}}$
  • $\frac{{m{v_o}\sin \theta }}{{qE}}$
  • C
    $\frac{{m{v_o}\cos \theta }}{{qE}}$
  • D
    $\frac{{2\pi m}}{{qB}}$
Answer
Correct option: B.
$\frac{{m{v_o}\sin \theta }}{{qE}}$
b
Impulse of $'qE'$ will remove its momentum along $\mathrm{x}$

$\mathrm{q} \mathrm{E} \cdot \mathrm{t}=\mathrm{mv}_{0} \sin \theta$

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MCQ 461 Mark
A plane electromagnetic wave is travelling in the positive $X-$axis. At the instant shown electric field at the extremely narrow dashed rectangle is in the $-ve$  $z$ direction and its magnitude is increasing. Which diagram  correctly shows the direction and relative magnitudes of magnetic field at the edges of rectangle :-

  • B

  • C

  • D

Answer
Correct option: A.

a
Wave is propagating along $+ve$  $X-$axis
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MCQ 471 Mark
A plane electromagnetic wave travelling along the $X$-direction has a wavelength of $3\ mm$ . The variation in the electric field occurs in the $Y$-direction with an amplitude $66\  Vm^{-1}$. The equations for the electric and magnetic fields as a function of $x$ and $t$ are respectively :-
  • A
    $E_y = 33\   cos\  \pi \times 10^{11} \left( {t - \frac{x}{c}} \right)$

    $B_z = 1.1 \times 10^{-7}\  cos \pi \times 10^{11}\left( {t - \frac{x}{c}} \right)$

  • B
    $E_y = 11\   cos\  2\pi \times 10^{11} \left( {t - \frac{x}{c}} \right)$

    $B_z = 11 \times 10^{-7}\  cos 2\pi \times 10^{11}\left( {t - \frac{x}{c}} \right)$

  • C
    $E_y = 33\   cos\  \pi \times 10^{11} \left( {t - \frac{x}{c}} \right)$

    $B_z = 11 \times 10^{-7}\  cos \pi \times 10^{11}\left( {t - \frac{x}{c}} \right)$

  • $E_y = 66\   cos\  2\pi \times 10^{11} \left( {t - \frac{x}{c}} \right)$

    $B_z = 2.2 \times 10^{-7}\  cos 2\pi \times 10^{11}\left( {t - \frac{x}{c}} \right)$

Answer
Correct option: D.
$E_y = 66\   cos\  2\pi \times 10^{11} \left( {t - \frac{x}{c}} \right)$

$B_z = 2.2 \times 10^{-7}\  cos 2\pi \times 10^{11}\left( {t - \frac{x}{c}} \right)$

d
The equation of electric field occurring in $Y$ - direction

$E_{y}=66 \cos 2 \pi \times 10^{11}\left(t-\frac{x}{c}\right)$

Therefore, for the magnetic field in $Z$ - direction

$\mathrm{B}_{\mathrm{z}}=\frac{\mathrm{E}_{\mathrm{y}}}{\mathrm{c}}$

$=\left(\frac{66}{3 \times 10^{8}}\right) \cos 2 \pi \times 10^{11}\left(\mathrm{t}-\frac{\mathrm{x}}{\mathrm{c}}\right)$

$=22 \times 10^{-8} \cos 2 \pi \times 10^{11}\left(t-\frac{x}{c}\right)$

$=2.2 \times 10^{-7} \cos 2 \pi \times 10^{11}\left(\mathrm{t}-\frac{\mathrm{x}}{\mathrm{c}}\right)$    

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MCQ 481 Mark
The intensity of light from a source is $\left( {\frac{{500}}{\pi }} \right)W/{m^2}$ . Find the amplitude of electric field in this wave
  • A
    $\sqrt 3  \times {10^{2\,}}\,N/C$
  • $2\sqrt 3  \times {10^{2\,}}\,N/C$
  • C
    $\frac{{\sqrt 3 }}{2} \times {10^{2\,}}\,N/C$
  • D
    $2\sqrt 3  \times {10^{1\,}}\,N/C$
Answer
Correct option: B.
$2\sqrt 3  \times {10^{2\,}}\,N/C$
b
$I=\frac{I}{2} \in_{o} c E_{0}^{2}$

$\mathrm{E}_{0}=\sqrt{\frac{2 \mathrm{I}}{\in_{0} \mathrm{c}}}$ or $\sqrt{\frac{2 \times 500 \times 10^{9} \times 36 \pi}{\pi \times 3 \times 10^{8}}}$

$\mathrm{E}_{0}=2 \sqrt{3} \times 10^{2} \mathrm{\,N} / \mathrm{C}$

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MCQ 491 Mark
A point source of $e. m.$ radiation has an average power output of $800\,W$ . The maximum value of electric field at a distance $4.0\,m$ from the source is...$V/m$
  • A
    $68.20$
  • $54.77$
  • C
    $50.32$
  • D
    $48.10$
Answer
Correct option: B.
$54.77$
b
Intensity, $I=\frac{P}{4 \pi R^{2}}=\frac{1}{2} \varepsilon_{0} E_{0}^{2} c$

${E_{0}=\sqrt{\frac{P}{2 \pi R^{2} \varepsilon_{0} c}}} $

$ {=\sqrt{\frac{800}{2 \times 3.14 \times(4)^{2} \times 8.86 \times 10^{-12} \times 3 \times 10^{8}}}}$

$ {=54.77 \mathrm{\,V} / \mathrm{m}}$

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MCQ 501 Mark
The monoenergetic beam of electrons moving along $+ y$ direction enters a region of uniform electric and magnetic fields. If the beam goes straight undeflected, then fields $B$ and $E$ are directed respectively along
  • A
    $- y$ axis and $- z$ axis
  • B
    $+ z$ axis and $+ x$ axis
  • $+ x$ axis and $+ z$ axis
  • D
    $- x$ axis and $- y$ axis
Answer
Correct option: C.
$+ x$ axis and $+ z$ axis
c
The total Lorentz force on the electron is

$\overrightarrow{\mathrm{F}}=-e(\overrightarrow{\mathrm{E}}+\vec{v} \times \overrightarrow{\mathrm{B}})$

The electron will be undeflected if $\mathrm{v} \perp \mathrm{B}.$

If $\mathrm{E}$ is along $+\mathrm{z}$ -direction, the force $-\mathrm{e}$ $\mathrm{E}$ will be along $\mathrm{z}$ -direction. If $\mathrm{B}$ is along $+\mathrm{x}$ direction, force

$-\mathrm{e}(\mathrm{v} \times \mathrm{B})$ will be along $+\mathrm{z}$ divection. When $\mathrm{eE}$ $=$ $\mathrm{evB}.$ the electron moves along $+\mathrm{y}$ -direction undeflected. Hence the correct choice is $(3).$ 

Thus, for an electron moving along $+$ $\mathrm{y}$ direction. the electric field should be along $+\mathrm{z}$ direction and magnetic field along $+\mathrm{x}$ direction, then the electron will be undeflected.

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