Em Waves

EM WAVE
1 marks questions.
1. Name the part of the electromagnetic spectrum of

wavelength 10-2 m and mention its one application.
2. Write the following radiations in ascending order in respect
of their frequencies; X-rays, Microwaves, UV rays and
radiowaves
3. Name the part of electromagnetic spectrum which is suitable
for
a) radar systems used in aircraft navigation
b) Treatment of cancer tumors.
4. How is the speed of em-waves in vacuum determined by the
electric and magnetic fields?
Or
Write the relation for the speed for electromagnetic waves in
terms of the amplitudes of electric and magnetic fields.
5. What physical quantity is the same for X-rays of wavelength
10−10 m, red light of wavelength 6800 Å and radiowaves of
wavelength 500 m?
2 marks questions
1. The oscillating magnetic field in a plane electromagnetic
wave is given by
By = (8 × 10-6) sin [2 × 10-11 t + 300 π x] T
(i) Calculate the wavelength of the electro-magnetic wave.
(ii) Write down the expression for the oscillating electric field.
2. Arrange the following electromagnetic radiations in
ascending order of their frequencies:
(i) Microwave
(ii) Radio wave
(iii) X-rays
(iv) Gamma rays
Write two uses of any one of these.
3. Draw a sketch of a plane electromagnetic wave propagating
along the z-direction. Depict clearly the directions of electric
and magnetic fields varying sinusoidally with z.
4. A capacitor, made of two parallel plates each of plate area A
and separation d, is being charged by an external ac source.
Show that the displacement current inside the capacitor is the
same as the current charging the capacitor.
Sol:
The displacement current arises due to varying electric field
If q be instantaneous charge, then E is electric field between

the plates of capacitor at that time and A is area of plate; then
Name the types of e.m. radiations which

a) are used in destroying cancer cells,
b) cause tanning of the skin and
c)maintain the earth’s warmth.
Write briefly a method of producing any one of these waves.
5. (a) How does an oscillating charge produce electromagnetic
wave? Explain.
(b) Draw a sketch showing the propagation of a plane em wave
along the Z-direction, clearly depicting the directions of
oscillating electric and magnetic field vectors.
6. Which constituent radiation of the EM spectrum is used in
a) RADAR
b) to photographs internal parts of a human body
c)for taking photographs of the sky during night and foggy
conditions?
Give one reason for your answer in each case.
7. 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.
(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.
8. Answer the following questions :
(a) Name the em waves which are produced during radioactive
decay of a nucleus. Write their frequency range.
(b) Welders wear special glass goggles while working. Why?
Explain.
(c) Why are infrared waves often called as heat waves? Give
their one application.
NUMERICALS:
9. The amplitude of the magnetic field part of a harmonic
electromagnetic wave in vacuum is Bo=510 nT. What is the
amplitude of the electric field part of the wave?
10. A plane electromagnetic wave travels in vacuum along z-
direction. What can you say about the directions of its electric
and magnetic field vectors? If the frequency of the wave is 30
MHz, what is its wavelength?
11. A radio can tune in to any station in the 7.5 MHz to 12
MHz band. What is the corresponding wavelength band?
12. i)Suppose that the electric field amplitude of an
electromagnetic wave is E0 = 120 N/C and that its frequency is
ν = 50.0 MHz. (a) Determine, B0, ω, k, and λ. (b) Find
expressions for E and B.
ii)Suppose that the electric field part of an electromagnetic
wave in vacuum is
E = {(3.1 N/C) cos [(1.8 rad/m) y + (5.4 × 106 rad/s)t]} i^
(a) What is the direction of propagation?
(b) What is the wavelength λ?
(c) What is the frequency ν?
(d) What is the amplitude of the magnetic field part of the
wave?
(e) Write an expression for the magnetic field part of the
wave.
13. About 5% of the power of a 100 W light bulb is converted
to visible radiation. What is the average intensity of visible
radiation?
(a) at a distance of 1 m from the bulb?
(b) at a distance of 10 m?
Assume that the radiation is emitted isotopically and neglect
reflection.

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1. Name the part of the electromagnetic spectrum of

If q be instantaneous charge, then E is electric field between

Name the types of e.m. radiations which

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