JEE MainPhysicsElectromagnetic WavesMCQ+4 / −1
A plane electromagnetic wave of frequency 20 MHz travels in free space along the direction. At a particular point in space and time, the electric field vector of the wave is . Then, the magnetic field vector of the wave at that point is
- A
- B
- C
- D
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Correct answer: C
- Use the relation between and in free space
For a plane electromagnetic wave in free space,
where .
So,
- Substitute the given electric field
Given,
Hence,
- Determine the direction
The wave travels along the direction. For an electromagnetic wave,
Given is along , we need such that
which is along .
So the magnetic field is along .
Thus,
- Compare with options
This matches Option C.
- Compare with stored correct answer
Stored correct answer: C
Our derived answer: C
So, the answer agrees with the stored correct answer.
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