Transverse Nature of Electromagnetic Waves NEET Questions

Physics - Electromagnetic Waves

Transverse Nature of Electromagnetic Waves MCQ Questions


1.
Electromagnetic waves are transverse because:
A.
They have electric and magnetic fields
B.
They are longitudinal waves
C.
They require a medium to propagate
D.
They have both electric and magnetic components
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ANSWER :
D. They have both electric and magnetic components
2.
In an electromagnetic wave, the electric and magnetic fields are:
A.
Parallel to each other
B.
Perpendicular to each other
C.
At 45° to each other
D.
At 90° to each other
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ANSWER :
B. Perpendicular to each other
3.
Which property of electromagnetic waves confirms their transverse nature?
A.
Reflection
B.
Polarization
C.
Interference
D.
Diffraction
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ANSWER :
B. Polarization
4.
The direction of propagation of an electromagnetic wave is given by:
A.
E × B
B.
B × E
C.
E / B
D.
B / E
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ANSWER :
A. E × B
5.
The electric and magnetic fields in an electromagnetic wave are:
A.
Perpendicular to each other
B.
Parallel to each other
C.
Randomly oriented
D.
Oscillating along the direction of propagation
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ANSWER :
A. Perpendicular to each other
6.
Which phenomenon proves the transverse nature of electromagnetic waves?
A.
Refraction
B.
Diffraction
C.
Polarization
D.
Interference
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ANSWER :
C. Polarization