Electromagnetic Waves
Maxwell's equations, EM spectrum, properties of EM waves.
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The speed of electromagnetic waves in vacuum is:
Q2 · Electromagnetic Waves · EASY
Which one of the following electromagnetic waves has the longest wavelength?
Q3 · Electromagnetic Waves · MEDIUM
The electric field component of an electromagnetic wave in vacuum is given by E = 60 sin(kx - ωt) V/m. What is the intensity of the wave? (Given: ε₀ = 8.85 × 10⁻¹² C²/N·m², c = 3 × 10⁸ m/s)
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According to Maxwell's theory, which of the following statements about electromagnetic waves is correct?
Q5 · Electromagnetic Waves · HARD
An electromagnetic wave propagating in vacuum has an electric field amplitude of 90 V/m. If the same wave enters a non-magnetic medium of refractive index 1.5, what will be the ratio of magnetic field amplitude in vacuum to that in the medium?