Properties of EM Waves - NEET Physics Questions
Question 21: easy

In an electromagnetic wave, the oscillating electric and magnetic field vectors are oriented along

1. The direction of wave propagation
2. The same direction but perpendicular to wave propagation
3. Mutually perpendicular direction which is also perpendicular to direction of propagation
4. The same direction but at an angle of \(30^\circ\) to wave propagation
View Answer

In an electromagnetic wave, the electric field \(\vec{E}\), magnetic field \(\vec{B}\), and direction of wave propagation are mutually perpendicular to each other.

Question 22: easy

Consider the following statements for EM wave travelling in free space:


a. They are longitudinal in nature.


b. EM waves of different frequency have different speed in vacuum.


c. The average energy density associated with electric field is equal to energy density associated with magnetic field.


The correct statement(s) is/are

1. Only a
2. Only b
3. Only c
4. Both a and c
View Answer

Electromagnetic waves are transverse in nature, and all EM waves travel with the same speed in a vacuum. The average electric energy density is equal to the average magnetic energy density, so only statement c is correct.