Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Electromagnetic Waves

Question:

The electric field of an EM wave in free space is given by $E = 10 \cos (10^7t+kx)\hat j\, V/m$ where t and
x are in sec and meter respectively. It can be inferred that:

(A) The wavelength A is 182.4 m
(B) The wave number k is 0.033 rad/m
(C) The wave amplitude is 10 V/m
(D) The wave is propagating along + Y direction

Which of the following pairs of statement are correct?

Options:

(C) and (D)

(A) and (B)

(B) and (C)

(A) and (C)

Correct Answer:

(B) and (C)

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) → (A) and (C)

Give the electric field equation,

$E=10\cos(10^7t+kx)\hat j\,V/m$

and,

Amplitude, $A=10V/m$

and,

$C=\frac{ω}{k}⇒k=\frac{ω}{c}=\frac{10^7}{3}$

$=0.033\,rad/m$

and wave is travelling in +x direction.