Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Electromagnetic Waves

Question:

If a free electron is placed in the path of a plane electromagnetic wave, it will start moving along

Options:

Centre of earth

Equator of earth

Magnetic field

Electric field

Correct Answer:

Electric field

Explanation:

The electron placed in the path of electromagnetic wave will experience force due to electric field vector and not due to magnetic field vector