Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Electromagnetic Waves

Question:

Identify the correct statements from the following in the context of electromagnetic waves.

(A) X-rays are not electromagnetic waves.
(B) Electromagnetic waves are transverse in nature.
(C) Electromagnetic waves can not be polarised.
(D) Electromagnetic waves travel with the speed of light in vacuum.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

(A) and (D) only

(B) and (D) only

(A), (C) and (D) only

(B), (C) and (D) only

Correct Answer:

(B) and (D) only

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → (B) and (D) only

(A) X-rays are not electromagnetic waves. (Incorrect)
(B) Electromagnetic waves are transverse in nature. (Correct)
(C) Electromagnetic waves can not be polarised. (Incorrect)
(D) Electromagnetic waves travel with the speed of light in vacuum. (Correct)