JEE MainPhysicsElectromagnetic WavesMCQ+4 / −1
The electric field and magnetic field components of an electromagnetic wave going through vacuum is described by Then the correct relation between E and B is given by
- A
- B
- C
- D
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Correct answer: C
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Given electromagnetic wave in vacuum
This is a plane electromagnetic wave propagating in the direction.
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Use the standard relation for EM waves in vacuum
For an electromagnetic wave in vacuum,
where is the speed of light.
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Relate with and
For a wave,
Therefore,
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Rearrange
Multiplying both sides by ,
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Match with the options
This corresponds to:
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Check other options briefly
- A: → dimensionally incorrect.
- B: → incorrect.
- D: → incorrect.
Hence, the correct option is C.
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