Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Electromagnetic Waves

Question:

Out of the following, which one is not correct?

Options:

An accelerated charge is the source of electromagnetic waves

The electromagnetic wave can not be polarised

The electromagnetic waves can propagate through the space

The electromagnetic waves propagate with the speed of light

Correct Answer:

The electromagnetic wave can not be polarised

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → The electromagnetic wave can not be polarised

Electromagnetic waves can be polarized. Polarization occurs for transverse waves like light and is the process where the oscillations of wave are confined to a particular direction.