Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R):
 
Assertion (A): A charge moving in a circular orbit can produce electromagnetic wave. 
             
Reason (R): The source of electromagnetic wave should be in accelerated motion.

In the light of the above statements choose the correct answer from the options given below:
 
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
4. Both (A) and (R) are false.

Subtopic:  Generation of EM Waves |
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An EM wave of intensity \(I\) falls on a surface kept in a vacuum and exerts radiation pressure \(P\) on it. Which of the following are true?

(a) Radiation pressure is \(\frac{I}{c}\) if the wave is totally absorbed.
(b) Radiation pressure is \(\frac{I}{c}\) if the wave is totally reflected.
(c) Radiation pressure is \(\frac{2I}{c}\) if the wave is totally reflected.
(d) Radiation pressure is in the range \(\frac{I}{c}<P<\frac{2I}{c}\) for real surfaces.

1. (a, b, c)
2. (b, c, d)
3. (a, c, d)
4. (c, d)

Subtopic:  Properties of EM Waves |
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The electric field of an electromagnetic wave in free space is given by –
E=10 cos (107t+kx) j^ V/m, where t and x are in seconds and metres respectively. It can be inferred that:

(a) The wavelength λ is 188.4 m
(b) The wave number k is 0.33 rad / m
(c) The wave amplitude is 10 V / m
(d) The wave is propagating along + x direction

Which one of the following pairs of statements is correct?

1. (a) and (b)

2. (b) and (c)

3. (c) and (d)

4. (a) and (c)

Subtopic:  Properties of EM Waves |
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AIPMT - 2010
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Consider the following statements:
Statement I: Charged particles which undergo acceleration or deceleration radiate their energy away.
Statement II: Therefore, charged particles moving in circular paths in a uniform magnetic field should also radiate their energy.
 
1. Statement I is true, Statement II is true and Statement I implies Statement  II.
2. Statement I is true, Statement II is true and Statement I does not imply Statement II.
3. Statement I is true, Statement II is false.
4. Statement I is false, Statement  II is true.
Subtopic:  Generation of EM Waves |
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Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R):
 
Assertion (A): The fastest speed of propagation of any wave in any medium is the speed of electromagnetic waves in that medium.
Reason (R): All signals can at most travel at the speed of light in a vacuum.

In the light of the above statements choose the correct answer from the options given below:
 
1. (A) is true but (R) is false.
2. (A) is false but (R) is true.
3. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
4. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
Subtopic:  Properties of EM Waves |
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Consider the following statements about electromagnetic waves and choose the correct ones:
S1: electromagnetic waves having wavelengths 1000 times smaller than light waves are called X-rays.
S2: ultraviolet waves are used in the treatment of swollen joints.
S3: alpha and gamma rays are not electromagnetic waves.
S4: de-Broglie waves are not electromagnetic in nature.
S5: electromagnetic waves exhibit polarization while sound waves do not.
 
1. S1, S4, and S5
2. S3, S4, and S5
3. S1, S3, and S5
4. S2, S3 and S4
Subtopic:  Properties of EM Waves |
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Which of the following situation(s), can cause the radiation of an electromagnetic wave?
 
(A) a varying sinusoidal current flowing through a capacitor
(B) an electric dipole, whose size (and magnitude) is oscillating with time
(C) a steady current flowing through a toroid
 
1. only (A)
2. only (B)
3. only (A) & (B)
4. (A), (B), (C)
Subtopic:  Generation of EM Waves |
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The region on the left of the \(y\)-axis \((x<0)\) represents vacuum, and the region on the right \((x>0)\) represents a transparent medium. An electromagnetic wave travelling along the \(x\)-axis given by:    \(\vec E_1(x,t)=E_1\hat j~sin(\omega t-k_0x),\) where \(x<0,\)
is incident on to the medium on the right. The transmitted wave in the medium is:    \(\vec E_2(x,t)=E_2\hat j~sin(\omega t-2k_0x),\) where \(x>0.\)
The refractive index of the medium is:
                   
1. \(2\)
2. \(\sqrt2\)
3. \(4\)
4. \(2\sqrt2\)
Subtopic:  Properties of EM Waves |
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Match List - I with List - II.
List -I (Electromagnetic waves) List - II (Wavelength)
(a) AM radio waves (i) \(10^{-10}~\text{m}\)
(b) Microwaves (ii) \(10^{2} ~\text{m}\)
(c) Infrared radiation (iii) \(10^{-2} ~\text{m}\)
(d) \(X\)-rays (iv) \(10^{-4} ~\text{m}\)

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(a) (b) (c) (d)
1. (ii) (iii) (iv) (i)
2. (iv) (iii) (ii) (i)
3. (iii) (ii) (i) (iv)
4. (iii) (iv) (ii) (i)
Subtopic:  Electromagnetic Spectrum |
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Assertion: Like light radiation, thermal radiations are also electromagnetic radiation.
Reason: The thermal radiations require no medium for propagation.
1. Both Assertion and Reason are true and the Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion.
2. Both Assertion and Reason are true but the Reason is not the correct explanation of the Assertion.
3. Assertion is true but Reason is false.
4. Both Assertion and Reason are false.

 
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