JEE MainPhysicsElectromagnetic WavesMCQ+4 / −1
If frequency of electromagnetic wave is and it travels in air along direction then the corresponding electric and magnetic field vectors will be mutually perpendicular to each other and the wavelength of the wave (in ) is :
- A2.5
- B5
- C10
- D2
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Correct answer: B
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Use the wave relation
For an electromagnetic wave traveling in air (approximately same as vacuum), the speed is
The relation between speed, frequency, and wavelength is
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Given frequency
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Calculate wavelength
Simplifying,
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About the field vectors
In an electromagnetic wave traveling along the -direction, the electric field and magnetic field are both perpendicular to the direction of propagation and also perpendicular to each other.
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Check options
- A: m
- B: m
- C: m
- D: m
Hence, the correct option is B.
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