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ENGLISH (a) The electric field of an electromagnetic wave is represented as E x = E0 sin (wt + kz). (i) In which direction is the
1 wave propagating? (ii) In which direction does the magnetic field oscillate? (b) Write two characteristics of 2
electromagnetic waves.

2 Identify the electromagnetic waves whose wavelengths vary as (a) 10 –12 m < λ < 10–8 m (b) 10–3 m < λ < 10–1 m
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Write one use for each.

3 Identify the electromagnetic waves whose wavelengths lie in the range (a) 10 –11 m < λ < 10–14 m (b) 10–4 m < λ <
2
10–6 m Write one use of each.

4 Name the parts of the electromagnetic spectrum which is

(a) suitable for radar systems used in aircraft navigation.
(b) used to treat muscular strain. 3
(c) used as a diagnostic tool in medicine.
Write in brief, how these waves can be produced.

5 Identify the following electromagnetic radiations as per the wavelengths given below. Write one application of
each. 3
(a) 1 mm (b) 10–12 m (c) 10–8 m

6 Write the generalized expression for the Ampere’s circuital law in terms of the conduction current and the
displacement current. Mention the situations when there is:
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(i) only conduction current and no displacement current.
(ii) displacement current and no conduction current.
7 Identify the following electromagnetic radiations as per the wavelengths given below. Write one application of
each. 3
(a) 10–3 nm (b) 10–3 m (c) 1 nm

8 Answer the following:

(a) Name the em waves which are used for the treatment of certain forms of cancer. Write their frequency range.
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(b) Thin ozone layer on top of stratosphere is crucial for human survival. Why?
(c) Why is the amount of the momentum transferred by the em waves incident on the surface so small?

9 Identify the following electromagnetic radiations as per the frequencies given below. Write one application of each.
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(a) 1020 Hz (b) 109 Hz (c) 1011 Hz

10 Answer the following:

(a) Name the em waves which are suitable for radar systems used in aircraft navigation. Write the range of
frequency of these waves.
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(b) If the earth did not have atmosphere, would its average surface temperature be higher or lower than what it is
now? Explain.
(c) An em wave exerts pressure on the surface on which it is incident. Justify.

11 Give reasons for the following:

(i) Long distance radio broadcasts use short wave bands.
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(ii) The small ozone layer on top of the stratosphere is crucial for human survival.
(iii) Satellites are used for a long distance TV transmission.

12 Name the radiations of electromagenetic spectrum which are used in

(i) warfare to look through fog.
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(ii) radar and geostationary satellites.
(iii) stydying the structure and properties of atoms and molecules.

13 Arrange the following electromagnetic waves in the order of their increasing wavelength: 3
(a) γ-rays (b) Microwaves (c) X-rays (d) Radio waves
 How are infrared waves produced? What role does infrared radiation play in (i) maintaining the Earth’s warmth,
and (ii) physical therapy?

14 (a) How are electromagnetic waves produced by oscillating charges?

(b) State clearly how a microwave oven works to heat up a food item containing water molecules. 3
(c) Why are microwaves found useful for the radar systems in aircraft navigation?

15 (a) Why are infrared radiations referred to as heat waves? Name the radiations which are next to these radiations
in the electromagnetic spectrum having (i) shorter wavelength, and (ii) longer wavelength. 3
(b) State the conditions under which a microwave oven heats up a food item containing water molecules.

16 Figure below shows the parts of the electromagnetic spectrum.

(i) Name one type of radiation that has (a) a higher frequency 3
than ultraviolet. (b) used in luggage security checks at airports (c) Which part of spectrum is missing in the given
figure? Write one use of this part. (ii) Some γ-rays emitted from a radioactive source has a speed in air of 3.0 × 10 8
m/s and a wavelength of 1.0 × 10 –12 m. Calculate the frequency of the g-rays.

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(a) The speed of an electromagnetic wave in a material medium is given by c = being the permeability of 3
the medium and e is its permittivity. How does its frequency change? (b) How are X-rays produced? (c) Why are
microwaves considered suitable for radar systems used in aircraft navigation?

18 An electric charge is oscillating with a frequency of 3 × 1010 Hz. Calculate the wavelength of the em waves emitted
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by the oscillating electric charge in vacuum.

19 An em wave travelling through a medium has electric field vector.

Ey = 4 × 105 cos (3.14 × 108 t – 1.57 x) N/C. Here x is in m and t in s. 4
Then find: (i) wavelength, (ii) frequency, (iii) direction of propagation, (iv) speed of wave, (v) refractive index of
 medium, and (vi) amplitude of magnetic field vector.

20
A linearly polarized electromagnetic wave given as E = cos (kz – ωt) is incident normally on a perfectly
reflecting infinite wall at z = a. Assuming that the material of the wall is optically inactive, the reflected wave will be

given as (a) Er = – cos(kz – ωt).

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(b) Er = cos(kz + ωt).

(c) Er = – cos(kz + ωt).

(d) Er = sin(kz – ωt).

21 Light with an energy flux of 20 W/cm2 falls on a non-reflecting surface at normal incidence. If the surface has an
area of 30 cm2, the total momentum delivered (for complete absorption) during 30 minutes is
(a) 36 × 10–5 kg m/s.
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(b) 36 × 10–4 kg m/s.
(c) 108 × 104 kg m/s.
(d) 1.08 × 107 kg m/s.

22 The electric field intensity produced by the radiations coming from 100 W bulb at a 3 m distance is E. The electric
field intensity produced by the radiations coming from 50 W bulb at the same distance is

23 If E and B represent electric and magnetic field vectors of the electromagnetic wave, the direction of propagation
of electromagnetic wave is along 1
(a) E.
(b) B.
 (c) B × E.
(d) E × B.

24 An EM wave radiates outwards from a dipole antenna, with E 0 as the amplitude of its electric field vector. The
electric field E0 which transports significant energy from the source falls off as

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26 An electromagnetic wave travelling along z-axis is given as: E = E0 cos (kz – ωt). Choose the incorrect option from
the following;
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(a) The associated magnetic field is given as

(b) The electromagnetic field can be written in terms of the associated magnetic field as
27 A plane electromagnetic wave propagating along x direction can have the following pairs of E and B
(a) Ex, By. (b) E y, Bz. 1
(c) Bx, Ey. (d) None of these

28 A charged particle oscillates about its mean equilibrium position with a frequency of 109 Hz. For producing
electromagnetic waves which one is not true?
(a) They will have frequency of 10 9 Hz.
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(b) They will have frequency of 2 × 10 9 Hz.
(c) They will have a wavelength of 0.3 m.
(d) They fall in the region of radio waves.

29 The source of electromagnetic waves can be a charge

(a) moving with a constant velocity.
(b) moving in a circular orbit. 1
(c) at rest.
(d) falling in a magnetic field.

30 Which of the following has minimum wavelength?

(a) Blue light (b) γ-rays 1
(c) infrared rays (d) microwave

31 Which of the following has maximum penetrating power?

(a) Ultraviolet radiation (b) Microwaves 1
(c) γ-rays (d) Radio waves

32 Electromagnetic waves travelling in a medium having relative permeability µ r = 1.3 and relative permittivity Er = 1
2.14. The speed of electromagnetic waves in medium must be
 (a) 1.8 × 108 ms–1 (b) 1.8 × 104 ms–1
(c) 1.8 × 106 ms–1 (d) 1.8 × 102 ms–1

33 In electromagnetic waves the phase difference between electric and magnetic field vectors are

34
The quantity represents
(a) speed of sound
(b) speed of light in vacuum 1
(c) speed of e.m.w.
(d) inverse of speed of light in vacuum

35 In electromagnetic wave if ue and um are mean electric and magnetic energy densities respectively, then

36 Which of the following is called heat radiation?

(a) X-rays (b) γ-rays 1
(c) Infrared radiation (d) Microwave

37 From Maxwell’s hypothesis, a charging electric field gives rise to

(a) an electric field. (b) an induced emf. 1
(c) a magnetic field. (d) a magnetic dipole.

38 Electromagnetic waves are transverse in nature is evident by 1

(a) polarisation. (b) interference.
 (c) reflection. (d) diffraction.

39 Which of the following are not electromagnetic waves?

(a) Cosmic rays (b) γ-rays 1
(c) β-rays (d) X-rays

40 10 cm is a wavelength corresponding to the spectrum of

(a) infrared rays (b) ultraviolet rays 1
(c) microwaves (d) X-rays

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If represent electric and magnetic field vector of the electromagnetic waves then the direction of
1

propagation of the em wave is that of

42 The structure of solids is investigated by using

(a) cosmic rays (b) X-rays 1
(c) γ-rays (d) infrared rays

43 The condition under which a microwave over heats up a food item containing water molecules most efficiently is
(a) The frequency of the microwaves must match the resonant frequency of the water molecules.
(b) The frequency of the microwaves has no relation with natural frequency of the water molecules. 1
(c) Microwaves are heat waves, so always produce heating.
(d) Infrared waves produce heating in a microwave oven.

44 Which radiations are used in treatment of muscle ache?

(a) Infrared (b) Ultraviolet 1
(c) Microwave (d) X-rays
45 The correct option, if speeds of gamma rays, X-rays and microwave are Vg, Vx and Vm respectively will be.
(a) Vg > Vx > Vm (b) Vg < Vx < Vm 1
(c) Vg > Vx > Vm (d) Vg = Vx = Vm

46 Waves in decreasing order of their wavelength are

(a) X-rays, infrared rays, visible rays, radio waves
(b) radio waves, visible rays, infrared rays, X-rays. 1
(c) radio waves, infrared rays, visible rays, X-rays.
(d) radio waves, ultraviolet rays, visible rays, X-rays.

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48 Electromagnetic waves with wavelength λ are used by a FM radio station for broadcasting. Here λ belongs to
(a) radio waves (b) VHF radio waves 1
(c) UHF radio waves (d) microwaves

49 The oscillating magnetic field in a plane electromagnetic wave is given as B y = (8 × 10–6) sin [2 × 1011 t + 300πx] T,
wavelength of the em wave is
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(a) 0.80 cm (b) 1 × 103 m
(c) 2 × 10–2 cm (d) 0.67 cm

50 One requires 11 eV of energy to dissociate a carbon monoxide molecule into carbon and oxygen atoms. The
minimum frequency of the appropriate electromagnetic radiation to achieve the dissociation lies in 1
(a) visible region. (b) infrared region.
 (c) ultraviolet region. (d) microwave region.

51 The ratio of contributions made by the electric field and magnetic field components to the intensity of an EM wave
1
is

52 Speed of electromagnetic wave related to electric field and magnetic field vector in vacuum.

53 Which of the following statement is false for the properties of em waves?

(a) The energy of em wave is divided equally between electric and magnetic fields.
(b) Both electric and magnetic field vectors are parallel to each and perpendicular to the direction of propagation of
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wave.
(c) These waves do not require any material medium for propagation.
(d) Both electric and magnetic field vectors attain the maximum and minimum at the same place and same time.

54 A radiation of energy ‘E’ falls normally on a perfectly reflecting surface. The momentum transferred to the surface

is

55 Radio waves are produced by

(a) accelerated motion of electrons in oscillating circuits. 1
(b) sudden deceleration of fast moving electrons by metal target
(c) heating of certain substances at particular temperature.
 (d) de excitation of electron from higher energy orbital to lower one.

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represent electric and magnetic fields of an electromagnetic wave respectively. The direction of
1

propagation of the wave is along

57 A 70 kg astronaut stranded in space chooses to use his flashlight to move himself. If his flashlight can flash a 12
W light beam in space in a fixed direction so that he acquires momentum in the opposite direction, how much time 1
do you think will he take to attain a speed of 2 m/s? (a) 3.5 × 10 9 s (b) 11.6 s (c) 3.8 × 10–8 s (d) Infinite

58 In a electromagnetic wave, if ue and um are mean electric and magnetic energy densities respectively, then

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The electric field associated with an e.m wave in vacuum is given by = 40 cos (kz – 6 × 108 t) , where E, Z
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and t are in volt/m, metre and seconds respectively. The value of wave vector K is (a) 2 m–1 (b) 0.5 m–1 (c) 6 m–1
(d) 3 m–1

60 For the following questions, two statements are given–one labelled Assertion (a) and the other labelled Reason
(R). Select the correct answer to these questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below. (a) Both A
and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. (b) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct
explanation of A. (c) A is true but R is false. (d) A is false and R is also false. Assertion: Displacement current 1

arises on account of change in electric flux. Reason:

61 For the following questions, two statements are given–one labelled Assertion (a) and the other labelled Reason
(R). Select the correct answer to these questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below. (a) Both A
and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. (b) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct 1
explanation of A. (c) A is true but R is false. (d) A is false and R is also false. Assertion: Electromagnetic waves
exert radiation pressure. Reason: This is because they carry energy.

62 For the following questions, two statements are given–one labelled Assertion (a) and the other labelled Reason
(R). Select the correct answer to these questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below. (a) Both A
and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. (b) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct 1
explanation of A. (c) A is true but R is false. (d) A is false and R is also false. Assertion: Microwaves have more
energy than the radio waves. Reason: E = hv

63 For the following questions, two statements are given–one labelled Assertion (a) and the other labelled Reason
(R). Select the correct answer to these questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below. (a) Both A
and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. (b) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct
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explanation of A. (c) A is true but R is false. (d) A is false and R is also false. Assertion: In an electromagnetic

waves magnitude of magnetic field is less than the magnitude of electric field. Reason:

64 For the following questions, two statements are given–one labelled Assertion (a) and the other labelled Reason
(R). Select the correct answer to these questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below. (a) Both A
and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. (b) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct 1
explanation of A. (c) A is true but R is false. (d) A is false and R is also false. Assertion: The velocity of all
electromagnetic waves in vacuum is different. Reason: Because all waves are of different frequency.

65 For the following questions, two statements are given–one labelled Assertion (a) and the other labelled Reason
(R). Select the correct answer to these questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below. (a) Both A
and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. (b) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct 1
explanation of A. (c) A is true but R is false. (d) A is false and R is also false. Assertion: Electromagnetic waves
do not require any medium to travel. Reason: Electromagnetic waves cannot travel through any medium.
66 For the following questions, two statements are given–one labelled Assertion (a) and the other labelled Reason
(R). Select the correct answer to these questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below. (a) Both A
and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. (b) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct 1
explanation of A. (c) A is true but R is false. (d) A is false and R is also false. Assertion: The ozone layer present
at the top of the stratosphere is very crucial for human survival. Reason: Ozone layer prevents IR radiation.

67 For the following questions, two statements are given–one labelled Assertion (a) and the other labelled Reason
(R). Select the correct answer to these questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below. (a) Both A
and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. (b) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct 1
explanation of A. (c) A is true but R is false. (d) A is false and R is also false. Assertion: Microwaves are
considered suitable for radar systems. Reason: Microwaves are of shorter wavelength.

68 In 1865, Maxwell discovered the electromagnetic waves and predicted that the light waves were electromagnetic
waves. In 1887, Hertz produced and detected radiowaves (wavelength 6m). Till this time, the only electromagnetic
waves recognised were the visible light and radio waves. In 1895, Indian physicist JC Bose succeeded in
producing and detecting electromagnetic waves of much shorter wavelength. These waves are called microwaves.
However, like Hertz, his experiment was also confined to the laboratory. In 1899, an Italian engineer Guglielmo
Marconi modified Hertz’s experiment, and successfully sent a wireless signal across English Channel over a
distance of 50 km. Marconi’s discovery on the use of em waves for long distance communication marked the
begining of communication using electromagnetic waves (i) Electromagnetic waves are produced by (a) a static
charge (b) a charge moving with constant velocity (c) an accelerated charge (d) a neutral particle in motion (ii) An 5
electromagnetic radiation of frequency v, wavelength λ travelling with a velocity ‘c’ in air, enters a glass slab of
refractive index µ. The frequency, wavelength and velocity of light in glass slab will be

(iii) The phase and orientation of the magnetic vector associated with
electromagnetic oscillations differ respectively from those of the corresponding electric vector by (a) zero and zero
(b) zero and p/2 (c) p/2 and p/2 (d) p/2 and zero (iv) The structure of solids is investigated by using (a) cosmic rays
(b) X-rays (c) microwaves (d) g-rays Or (iv) If λv; λx and λm represent the wavelengths of visible light, X-rays and
 microwaves respectively, then

69 Waves radiated by accelerated charges and planes through space as coupled electric and magnetic fields,
vibrating in perpendicular planes are called electromagnetic waves. The electromagnetic waves are orderly
distributed according to their frequency or wavelength, into different groups. These groups have distinct properties

and constitute an electromagnetic spectrum. (ii) The

electric and magnetic fields in an e.m. wave (a) have same phase (b) have same amplitudes (c) have different
phase (d) have same planes of vibration (iii) The magnetic field vector of a plane electromagnetic wave oscillates
with a frequency of 4 × 1010 Hz. What is the wavelength? (a) 6.67 × 10 –3 m (b) 0.75 × 10–2 m (c) 7.5 × 10–4 m (d)
6.67 × 10–5 m (iv) The em waves with longest frequency are (a) Radio waves (b) Infrared waves (c) X-rays (d) g-
rays Or (iv) Radiations of which of following electromagnetic waves group is used in preservation of food? (a)
Ultraviolet rays (b) X-rays (c) Visible rays (d) Infrared rays

70 Oscillating charge: A oscillating charge is an example of accelerating charge. It produces an oscillating electric 5
field in space, which produces an oscillating magnetic field, which in turn produces an oscillating electric field and
so on. The oscillating electric and magnetic fields regenerate each other as a wave which propagates through

space (i) Which of the following can be used to produce a

propagating electromagnetic wave? (a) A chargeless particle (b) An accelerating charge (c) A charge moving at constant
velocity (d) A stationary charge (ii) If we want to produce electromagnetic waves of wavelength 500 km by an
oscillating charge than frequency of oscillating charge must be (a) 600 Hz (b) 500 Hz (c) 167 Hz (d) 15 Hz (iii) A
plane electromagnetic wave propagating along x-direction can have the following pairs of E and B (a) E x, By (b) E y,
Bz (c) Bx, Ey (d) Ez, By iv) Displacement current exists only when (a) Electric field is changing (b) Magnetic field is
changing (c) Electric field is not changing (d) Magnetic field is not changing Or (iv) Electromagnetic waves used as
a diagnostic tool in medical are: (a) X-rays (b) UV rays (c) IR rays (d) Ultrasonic waves