Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Electromagnetic Waves

Question:

An electromagnetic wave going through vacuum is described by

$E= E_0 sin(kx - ωt) ; B = B_0 sin(kx - ωt)$

Which of the following equation is true?

Options:

$E_0k = B_0ω$

$E_0ω=B_0k$

$E_0B_0 = ωk$

None of these

Correct Answer:

$E_0k = B_0ω$

Explanation:

Use method of dimensions. Equating the dimensions of two sides we note the relation

(a)Is dimensionally correct