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  • MCQeasyElectromagnetic wave

    The electric field and magnetic field components of an electromagnetic wave going through vacuum is described by Eₓ = E₀ sin (kz – ωt) Bᵧ = B₀ sin (kz – ωt) Then the correct relation between E₀ and B₀ is given by

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  • NumericeasyElectromagnetic wave

    The average intensity of a plane electromagnetic wave in vacuum is 12 W/m². If its average total electromagnetic energy density is N×10⁻⁸ J/m³, find N. Take c = 3×10⁸ m/s.

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  • NumericeasyElectromagnetic wave

    The electric field of an electromagnetic wave in vacuum is proportional to cos(4x - ωt), where x is in metres. If ω = N×10⁸ rad/s, find N. Take c = 3×10⁸ m/s.

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  • MCQeasyElectromagnetic wave

    Which statement about displacement current is correct?

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  • NumericeasyElectromagnetic wave

    A radio wave has frequency 100 MHz. If its wavelength in vacuum is N metres, find N. Take c = 3×10⁸ m/s.

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  • MCQeasyElectromagnetic wave

    Which charge definitely emits electromagnetic radiation?

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  • MCQeasyElectromagnetic wave

    In an electromagnetic wave, the instantaneous electric field magnitude is 9.3 V m⁻¹. The corresponding magnetic field magnitude is approximately:

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  • MCQeasyElectromagnetic wave

    A displacement current of 4.0 A is established between the plates of a 6 μF parallel-plate capacitor. If the rate of change of potential difference across the capacitor is α×10⁶ V·s⁻¹, what is the value of α?

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  • MCQeasyElectromagnetic wave

    A parallel-plate capacitor is being charged by a conduction current I. Neglect leakage. The displacement current between the capacitor plates is:

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  • NumericeasyElectromagnetic wave

    The electric-field amplitude of an electromagnetic wave becomes three times its initial value while the medium remains unchanged. If the new average intensity is N times the original intensity, find N.

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