Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Electromagnetic Waves

Question:

Which of the following statements is not true with respect to electromagnetic waves?

Options:

They can be polarised

They carry energy and momentum

They travel with speed given by $v = \sqrt{μ_oε_o}$ in vacuum

They do not require material medium to propagate

Correct Answer:

They travel with speed given by $v = \sqrt{μ_oε_o}$ in vacuum

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → They travel with speed given by $v = \sqrt{μ_oε_o}$ in vacuum