Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Electromagnetic Waves

Question:

A plane Electromagnetic Wave of frequency 30 MHz travels in free space along the x-direction. The electric field component of the wave at a particular point of space and time E=6 Vm-1 along y-direction. Its magnetic field component B at this point would be

Options:

2 × 10−8 T along z-direction

6 × 10−8 T along x-direction

2 × 10−8 T along y-direction

6 × 10−8 T along z-direction

Correct Answer:

2 × 10−8 T along z-direction

Explanation:

The frequency of Electromagnetic Wave along y −direction

v = 30 MHz

The electric field component of the wave along y-direction.

E = 6 Vm-1

In Electromagnetic, the ratio of the amplitudes of electric and magnetic field is always constant and  it is equal to velocity of the Electromagnetic Waves.

ie, $ \frac{E}{B} = c$

or $B =\frac{E}{c}=\frac{6}{3×10^8}$

or $ B = 2 × 10^{-8} T$