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Electromagnetic Waves Formula Sheet

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Section 1: Complete Formula Sheet

Displacement CurrentId = ε0(dΦE/dt)

Used in the gap of a charging capacitor.

Ampere-Maxwell Law∮B·dl = μ0(I + Id)

Completes Ampere circuital law for time-varying electric field.

Velocity of EM Wavesc = 1/√(μ0ε0)

Speed of electromagnetic waves in vacuum.

Field RelationE0/B0 = c

Electric and magnetic field amplitudes are related by c.

Electric Energy DensityuE = ½ε0

Energy stored per unit volume in electric field.

Magnetic Energy DensityuB = B²/(2μ0)

Energy stored per unit volume in magnetic field.

Total Energy Densityu = uE + uB

For EM waves, electric and magnetic energies are equally shared.

Poynting VectorS = (E × B)/μ0

Direction and rate of energy flow per unit area.

IntensityI = Pav/A

Average power crossing unit area.

Intensity in terms of E₀I = ½ε0cE0²

Average intensity of plane harmonic EM wave.

Momentump = E/c

Momentum carried by radiation of energy E.

Photon EnergyE = hν

Energy of one photon.

Radiation PressureP = I/c

For complete absorption.

Reflector PressureP = 2I/c

For perfect reflection.

Wave Equation 1y = A sin(ωt − kx)

Wave travelling in +x direction.

Wave Equation 2y = A sin(ωt + kx)

Wave travelling in −x direction.

Electric Field WaveE = E0 sin(kx − ωt)

Electric field of a plane EM wave.

Magnetic Field WaveB = B0 sin(kx − ωt)

Magnetic field of a plane EM wave.

Wavelength-Frequencyc = νλ

Basic wave relation.

Wave Numberk = 2π/λ

Spatial angular frequency.

Angular Frequencyω = 2πν

Time angular frequency.

Section 2: Quick Revision Notes

Electromagnetic waves are produced by accelerated charges. Maxwell introduced displacement current to remove the charging capacitor paradox and to show that a time-varying electric field can produce magnetic field. EM waves are transverse: E ⟂ B ⟂ direction of propagation. They transport energy, momentum and exert radiation pressure.

Conduction currentChanging electric flux creates displacement current
x: propagationy: electric field Ez: magnetic field B3D view of an electromagnetic waveE along y-axis, B along z-axis and wave propagation along x-axis.

Correct 3D representation: electric field, magnetic field and propagation direction are mutually perpendicular.

Displacement current
It is not a flow of free charge through dielectric. It is associated with changing electric flux and is essential between capacitor plates.
Charging capacitor paradox
Conduction current exists in wires, but no conduction current crosses the capacitor gap. Displacement current makes current continuity valid.
Maxwell equations
They combine electricity, magnetism and optics by predicting electromagnetic waves moving with speed c.
Transverse nature
Electric field, magnetic field and propagation direction are mutually perpendicular.
Polarisation
Since EM waves are transverse, the electric field direction can be restricted to one plane.
Energy transport
Energy flow direction is represented by the Poynting vector S.
Radio → Microwave → Infrared → Visible → UV → X-rays → Gamma raysWavelength decreasesFrequency and energy increase

Electromagnetic spectrum: all waves travel with speed c in vacuum.

RadiationKey sourceMajor useExam point
Radio wavesOscillating circuitsBroadcastingLong wavelength, communication
MicrowavesKlystron, magnetronRadar, oven, satellitePenetrate atmosphere, heat water molecules
InfraredHot bodiesRemote sensing, heatingThermal radiation
Visible lightAtomic transitionsVision, optics400 nm to 700 nm
UltravioletSun, mercury lampSterilisation, fluorescenceOzone absorbs harmful UV
X-raysFast electrons on targetMedical imagingShort wavelength, high penetration
Gamma raysNuclear transitionsRadiotherapyHighest energy region

Section 3 & 4: NCERT Examples and Exercises with Solutions

Important NCERT chapter exercises are solved with given data, formula, substitution, calculation and final answer.

NCERT 8.1 Capacitor charging current
NCERT

Given: Given circular plates radius r = 12 cm = 0.12 m, separation d = 5.0 cm = 0.05 m and charging current I = 0.15 A.

Formula:

C = ε0A/d = ε0πr²/d
  1. A = π(0.12)² = 4.52×10-2 m², C = (8.85×10-12)(4.52×10-2)/0.05 = 8.0×10-12 F. dV/dt = I/C = 0.15/(8.0×10-12) = 1.9×1010 V s-1. Displacement current equals conduction current = 0.15 A. Kirchhoff junction rule is valid if displacement current is included.
Final Answer: C = 8.0 pF, dV/dt = 1.9×1010 V s-1, Id = 0.15 A
NCERT 8.2 AC capacitor displacement current
NCERT

Given: Given R = 6.0 cm, C = 100 pF, Vrms = 230 V, ω = 300 rad s-1, point r = 3.0 cm.

Formula:

Irms = ωCVrms, B(2πr)=μ0Id,enclosed
  1. Irms = 300×100×10-12×230 = 6.9×10-6 A. The conduction current equals displacement current. I0 = √2 Irms = 9.76×10-6 A. For r<R, B = μ0I0r/(2πR²) = (4π×10-7)(9.76×10-6)(0.03)/(2π(0.06)²) = 1.6×10-11 T.
Final Answer: Irms = 6.9 μA, B0 = 1.6×10-11 T
NCERT 8.3 Same physical quantity for X-rays, red light and radio waves
NCERT

Given: Wavelengths are different: X-rays, red light and radio waves.

Formula:

All electromagnetic waves in vacuum travel with speed c.
  1. Their wavelengths and frequencies are different, but in vacuum their speed is the same.
Final Answer: Same quantity: speed in vacuum = 3×108 m s-1
NCERT 8.4 Plane EM wave along z-direction
NCERT

Given: Frequency ν = 30 MHz = 3.0×107 Hz.

Formula:

λ = c/ν
  1. If wave travels along z-axis, E and B are perpendicular to z and also perpendicular to each other. λ = 3×108/(3×107) = 10 m.
Final Answer: λ = 10 m; E and B are in x-y plane and mutually perpendicular.
NCERT 8.5 Wavelength band of radio receiver
NCERT

Given: Frequency range 7.5 MHz to 12 MHz.

Formula:

λ = c/ν
  1. For 7.5 MHz, λ = 3×108/(7.5×106) = 40 m. For 12 MHz, λ = 25 m.
Final Answer: Wavelength band = 40 m to 25 m
NCERT 8.6 Frequency of EM wave from oscillating charge
NCERT

Given: Oscillating charge frequency = 109 Hz.

Formula:

EM wave frequency equals oscillator frequency.
  1. An accelerated or oscillating charge emits EM waves of the same frequency as its oscillation.
Final Answer: ν = 109 Hz
NCERT 8.7 Electric field amplitude from magnetic amplitude
NCERT

Given: B0 = 510 nT = 510×10-9 T.

Formula:

E0 = cB0
  1. E0 = (3×108)(510×10-9) = 153 N C-1.
Final Answer: E0 = 153 N C-1
NCERT 8.8 EM wave parameters
NCERT

Given: E0 = 120 N C-1, ν = 50.0 MHz.

Formula:

B0=E0/c, ω=2πν, λ=c/ν, k=2π/λ
  1. B0 = 120/(3×108) = 4.0×10-7 T. ω = 2π(50×106) = 3.14×108 rad s-1. λ = 3×108/(50×106) = 6.0 m. k = 2π/6 = 1.05 rad m-1.
Final Answer: B0=4.0×10-7 T, ω=3.14×108 rad s-1, k=1.05 rad m-1, λ=6.0 m
NCERT 8.9 Photon energy in EM spectrum
NCERT

Given: Use photon energy formula for different frequencies.

Formula:

E = hν = hc/λ
  1. Radio photons have very small energy because frequency is small. X-ray and gamma photons have large energy because frequency is very high. This is why low-frequency waves are produced by circuits and high-frequency waves require atomic or nuclear processes.
Final Answer: Photon energy increases from radio waves to gamma rays.
NCERT 8.10 Energy density equality
NCERT

Given: ν = 2.0×1010 Hz, E0 = 48 V m-1.

Formula:

λ=c/ν, B0=E0/c, average uE=¼ε0E0²
  1. λ=3×108/(2×1010)=1.5×10-2 m. B0=48/(3×108)=1.6×10-7 T. Using E0/B0=c and c²=1/(μ0ε0), average magnetic energy density becomes equal to average electric energy density.
Final Answer: λ=1.5 cm, B0=1.6×10-7 T, average electric and magnetic energy densities are equal.
NCERT 8.11 EM wave expression
NCERT

Given: E = (3.1 N/C) cos[(1.8 rad/m)y + (5.4×106 rad/s)t] î.

Formula:

k=1.8 rad/m, ω=5.4×106 rad/s, λ=2π/k, ν=ω/2π, B0=E0/c
  1. Since phase is ky + ωt, wave travels in negative y-direction. λ=2π/1.8=3.49 m. ν=5.4×106/(2π)=8.6×105 Hz. B0=3.1/(3×108)=1.03×10-8 T. For propagation along -y and E along +x, B is along -z.
Final Answer: Direction = -y, λ=3.49 m, ν=8.6×105 Hz, B0=1.03×10-8 T
NCERT 8.12 Visible intensity from bulb
NCERT

Given: 5% of 100 W is visible, so P = 5 W.

Formula:

I=P/(4πr²)
  1. At r=1 m, I=5/(4π)=0.40 W m-2. At r=10 m, I=5/(4π×100)=0.0040 W m-2.
Final Answer: 0.40 W m-2 at 1 m; 0.0040 W m-2 at 10 m
NCERT 8.13 Wien formula and spectrum
NCERT

Given: λmT = 0.29 cm K.

Formula:

T = 0.29 cm K / λm
  1. Large wavelength corresponds to low temperature sources; small wavelength corresponds to high temperature sources. Radio/microwave correspond to very low characteristic temperatures, infrared to ordinary warm bodies, visible to hot bodies like filament or Sun, UV/X-rays to very high temperature processes.
Final Answer: Characteristic temperature increases as wavelength decreases.
NCERT 8.14 Identify spectrum region
NCERT

Given: Given wavelengths/frequencies/energies: 21 cm, 1057 MHz, 2.7 K, 5890-5896 Å, 14.4 keV.

Formula:

Use c=νλ, E=hν and known spectrum ranges.
  1. 21 cm is radio wave. 1057 MHz is microwave/radio region. 2.7 K cosmic background peaks in microwave region. 5890-5896 Å sodium lines are visible yellow light. 14.4 keV transition is gamma ray region for nuclear transition.
Final Answer: (a) Radio, (b) Microwave/radio, (c) Microwave, (d) Visible yellow, (e) Gamma rays
NCERT 8.15 Conceptual EM spectrum answers
NCERT

Given: Questions on short-wave broadcast, TV transmission, X-ray astronomy, ozone layer, atmosphere and nuclear winter.

Formula:

Use propagation and absorption properties of EM waves.
  1. Short waves are reflected by ionosphere and can travel long distances. TV signals have shorter wavelengths and are not reflected effectively by ionosphere, so satellites are needed. X-rays are absorbed by Earth atmosphere, so X-ray astronomy needs satellites. Ozone absorbs harmful UV radiation and protects life. Without atmosphere, greenhouse warming would be absent, so average temperature would be lower. Nuclear winter prediction is based on smoke and dust blocking sunlight after nuclear war.
Final Answer: All answers follow from atmospheric interaction with EM radiation.

Section 5: CBSE PYQs

CBSE Question 1. Define displacement current.
CBSE

Displacement current is Id0E/dt, associated with changing electric flux.

Answer: Displacement current is Id0E/dt, associated with changing electric flux.
CBSE Question 2. Why are EM waves transverse?
CBSE

Their electric field, magnetic field and direction of propagation are mutually perpendicular.

Answer: Their electric field, magnetic field and direction of propagation are mutually perpendicular.
CBSE Question 3. Write Ampere-Maxwell law.
CBSE

∮B·dl = μ0(I + Id).

Answer: ∮B·dl = μ0(I + Id).
CBSE Question 4. What is Poynting vector?
CBSE

S=(E×B)/μ0, representing energy flow per unit area per unit time.

Answer: S=(E×B)/μ0, representing energy flow per unit area per unit time.
CBSE Question 5. State one use of microwaves.
CBSE

Microwaves are used in radar, satellite communication and microwave ovens.

Answer: Microwaves are used in radar, satellite communication and microwave ovens.
CBSE Question 6. Why is ozone layer important?
CBSE

It absorbs harmful ultraviolet rays from the Sun.

Answer: It absorbs harmful ultraviolet rays from the Sun.
CBSE Question 7. Write relation between E and B in EM wave.
CBSE

E0/B0=c.

Answer: E0/B0=c.
CBSE Question 8. What is radiation pressure?
CBSE

Pressure exerted by electromagnetic radiation on a surface.

Answer: Pressure exerted by electromagnetic radiation on a surface.
CBSE Question 9. What produces EM waves?
CBSE

Accelerated charges produce electromagnetic waves.

Answer: Accelerated charges produce electromagnetic waves.
CBSE Question 10. Why X-ray astronomy needs satellites?
CBSE

Atmosphere absorbs X-rays, so they must be observed above atmosphere.

Answer: Atmosphere absorbs X-rays, so they must be observed above atmosphere.
CBSE Question 11. Name the wave used in remote sensing.
CBSE

Infrared and microwave regions are commonly used in remote sensing.

Answer: Infrared and microwave regions are commonly used in remote sensing.
CBSE Question 12. Why can radio waves travel long distances?
CBSE

Short-wave radio waves are reflected by the ionosphere.

Answer: Short-wave radio waves are reflected by the ionosphere.
CBSE Question 13. What is the speed of EM waves in vacuum?
CBSE

c = 3×108 m s-1.

Answer: c = 3×108 m s-1.
CBSE Question 14. What is polarisation?
CBSE

Restriction of electric field vibrations to one plane.

Answer: Restriction of electric field vibrations to one plane.
CBSE Question 15. Give formula for energy density of electric field.
CBSE

uE=½ε0E².

Answer: uE=½ε0E².
CBSE Question 16. Give two properties of gamma rays.
CBSE

Very short wavelength and high penetrating power.

Answer: Very short wavelength and high penetrating power.
CBSE Question 17. Why are microwaves used in satellite communication?
CBSE

They can pass through the ionosphere with low attenuation.

Answer: They can pass through the ionosphere with low attenuation.
CBSE Question 18. State photon energy formula.
CBSE

E=hν.

Answer: E=hν.
CBSE Question 19. What are infrared waves?
CBSE

EM waves beyond red, mainly emitted by hot bodies.

Answer: EM waves beyond red, mainly emitted by hot bodies.
CBSE Question 20. What is the wavelength-frequency relation?
CBSE

c=νλ.

Answer: c=νλ.

Section 6: NEET PYQs

NEET Question 1. Which part of EM spectrum is used in radar?
NEET

Microwaves are used in radar because they have suitable wavelength and can be directed in narrow beams.

Answer: Microwaves are used in radar because they have suitable wavelength and can be directed in narrow beams.
NEET Question 2. Which radiation has maximum photon energy?
NEET

Gamma rays have maximum photon energy in the electromagnetic spectrum.

Answer: Gamma rays have maximum photon energy in the electromagnetic spectrum.
NEET Question 3. Which law introduces displacement current?
NEET

Ampere-Maxwell law introduces displacement current.

Answer: Ampere-Maxwell law introduces displacement current.
NEET Question 4. For EM waves in vacuum, E/B equals what?
NEET

E/B = c, the speed of light in vacuum.

Answer: E/B = c, the speed of light in vacuum.
NEET Question 5. If wavelength decreases, photon energy does what?
NEET

Photon energy increases because E=hc/λ.

Answer: Photon energy increases because E=hc/λ.
NEET Question 6. Which rays are absorbed by ozone layer?
NEET

Ultraviolet rays, especially UV-B and UV-C, are absorbed by ozone.

Answer: Ultraviolet rays, especially UV-B and UV-C, are absorbed by ozone.
NEET Question 7. Which waves are used in TV communication through satellites?
NEET

Microwaves are used because they pass through the ionosphere.

Answer: Microwaves are used because they pass through the ionosphere.
NEET Question 8. Which quantity describes EM energy flow?
NEET

Poynting vector describes EM energy flow.

Answer: Poynting vector describes EM energy flow.
NEET Question 9. EM waves are produced by what?
NEET

Accelerated charges produce EM waves.

Answer: Accelerated charges produce EM waves.
NEET Question 10. What is displacement current in capacitor gap?
NEET

It is ε0 times the rate of change of electric flux.

Answer: It is ε0 times the rate of change of electric flux.
NEET Question 11. Which part of EM spectrum is used in radar?
NEET

Microwaves are used in radar because they have suitable wavelength and can be directed in narrow beams.

Answer: Microwaves are used in radar because they have suitable wavelength and can be directed in narrow beams.
NEET Question 12. Which radiation has maximum photon energy?
NEET

Gamma rays have maximum photon energy in the electromagnetic spectrum.

Answer: Gamma rays have maximum photon energy in the electromagnetic spectrum.
NEET Question 13. Which law introduces displacement current?
NEET

Ampere-Maxwell law introduces displacement current.

Answer: Ampere-Maxwell law introduces displacement current.
NEET Question 14. For EM waves in vacuum, E/B equals what?
NEET

E/B = c, the speed of light in vacuum.

Answer: E/B = c, the speed of light in vacuum.
NEET Question 15. If wavelength decreases, photon energy does what?
NEET

Photon energy increases because E=hc/λ.

Answer: Photon energy increases because E=hc/λ.
NEET Question 16. Which rays are absorbed by ozone layer?
NEET

Ultraviolet rays, especially UV-B and UV-C, are absorbed by ozone.

Answer: Ultraviolet rays, especially UV-B and UV-C, are absorbed by ozone.
NEET Question 17. Which waves are used in TV communication through satellites?
NEET

Microwaves are used because they pass through the ionosphere.

Answer: Microwaves are used because they pass through the ionosphere.
NEET Question 18. Which quantity describes EM energy flow?
NEET

Poynting vector describes EM energy flow.

Answer: Poynting vector describes EM energy flow.
NEET Question 19. EM waves are produced by what?
NEET

Accelerated charges produce EM waves.

Answer: Accelerated charges produce EM waves.
NEET Question 20. What is displacement current in capacitor gap?
NEET

It is ε0 times the rate of change of electric flux.

Answer: It is ε0 times the rate of change of electric flux.
NEET Question 21. Which part of EM spectrum is used in radar?
NEET

Microwaves are used in radar because they have suitable wavelength and can be directed in narrow beams.

Answer: Microwaves are used in radar because they have suitable wavelength and can be directed in narrow beams.
NEET Question 22. Which radiation has maximum photon energy?
NEET

Gamma rays have maximum photon energy in the electromagnetic spectrum.

Answer: Gamma rays have maximum photon energy in the electromagnetic spectrum.
NEET Question 23. Which law introduces displacement current?
NEET

Ampere-Maxwell law introduces displacement current.

Answer: Ampere-Maxwell law introduces displacement current.
NEET Question 24. For EM waves in vacuum, E/B equals what?
NEET

E/B = c, the speed of light in vacuum.

Answer: E/B = c, the speed of light in vacuum.
NEET Question 25. If wavelength decreases, photon energy does what?
NEET

Photon energy increases because E=hc/λ.

Answer: Photon energy increases because E=hc/λ.
NEET Question 26. Which rays are absorbed by ozone layer?
NEET

Ultraviolet rays, especially UV-B and UV-C, are absorbed by ozone.

Answer: Ultraviolet rays, especially UV-B and UV-C, are absorbed by ozone.
NEET Question 27. Which waves are used in TV communication through satellites?
NEET

Microwaves are used because they pass through the ionosphere.

Answer: Microwaves are used because they pass through the ionosphere.
NEET Question 28. Which quantity describes EM energy flow?
NEET

Poynting vector describes EM energy flow.

Answer: Poynting vector describes EM energy flow.
NEET Question 29. EM waves are produced by what?
NEET

Accelerated charges produce EM waves.

Answer: Accelerated charges produce EM waves.
NEET Question 30. What is displacement current in capacitor gap?
NEET

It is ε0 times the rate of change of electric flux.

Answer: It is ε0 times the rate of change of electric flux.

Section 7: JEE Main PYQs

JEE Main Question 1. Derive c=1/√(μ0ε0).
JEE Main

Combining Maxwell equations for time-varying electric and magnetic fields gives wave equation with speed v=1/√(με). In vacuum μ=μ0 and ε=ε0, so c=1/√(μ0ε0).

Answer: Combining Maxwell equations for time-varying electric and magnetic fields gives wave equation with speed v=1/√(με). In vacuum μ=μ0 and ε=ε0, so c=1/√(μ0ε0).
JEE Main Question 2. Explain charging capacitor paradox.
JEE Main

Conduction current exists in wire but no charges cross dielectric gap. Maxwell added displacement current so magnetic field is continuous and Kirchhoff law remains valid.

Answer: Conduction current exists in wire but no charges cross dielectric gap. Maxwell added displacement current so magnetic field is continuous and Kirchhoff law remains valid.
JEE Main Question 3. Find radiation pressure for perfect reflector.
JEE Main

For perfect reflector, momentum change doubles, so P=2I/c.

Answer: For perfect reflector, momentum change doubles, so P=2I/c.
JEE Main Question 4. Why are EM waves self-sustaining?
JEE Main

A changing electric field produces magnetic field and changing magnetic field produces electric field.

Answer: A changing electric field produces magnetic field and changing magnetic field produces electric field.
JEE Main Question 5. Explain energy sharing in EM wave.
JEE Main

Using E/B=c and c²=1/(μ0ε0), electric and magnetic energy densities are equal on average.

Answer: Using E/B=c and c²=1/(μ0ε0), electric and magnetic energy densities are equal on average.
JEE Main Question 6. Derive c=1/√(μ0ε0).
JEE Main

Combining Maxwell equations for time-varying electric and magnetic fields gives wave equation with speed v=1/√(με). In vacuum μ=μ0 and ε=ε0, so c=1/√(μ0ε0).

Answer: Combining Maxwell equations for time-varying electric and magnetic fields gives wave equation with speed v=1/√(με). In vacuum μ=μ0 and ε=ε0, so c=1/√(μ0ε0).
JEE Main Question 7. Explain charging capacitor paradox.
JEE Main

Conduction current exists in wire but no charges cross dielectric gap. Maxwell added displacement current so magnetic field is continuous and Kirchhoff law remains valid.

Answer: Conduction current exists in wire but no charges cross dielectric gap. Maxwell added displacement current so magnetic field is continuous and Kirchhoff law remains valid.
JEE Main Question 8. Find radiation pressure for perfect reflector.
JEE Main

For perfect reflector, momentum change doubles, so P=2I/c.

Answer: For perfect reflector, momentum change doubles, so P=2I/c.
JEE Main Question 9. Why are EM waves self-sustaining?
JEE Main

A changing electric field produces magnetic field and changing magnetic field produces electric field.

Answer: A changing electric field produces magnetic field and changing magnetic field produces electric field.
JEE Main Question 10. Explain energy sharing in EM wave.
JEE Main

Using E/B=c and c²=1/(μ0ε0), electric and magnetic energy densities are equal on average.

Answer: Using E/B=c and c²=1/(μ0ε0), electric and magnetic energy densities are equal on average.
JEE Main Question 11. Derive c=1/√(μ0ε0).
JEE Main

Combining Maxwell equations for time-varying electric and magnetic fields gives wave equation with speed v=1/√(με). In vacuum μ=μ0 and ε=ε0, so c=1/√(μ0ε0).

Answer: Combining Maxwell equations for time-varying electric and magnetic fields gives wave equation with speed v=1/√(με). In vacuum μ=μ0 and ε=ε0, so c=1/√(μ0ε0).
JEE Main Question 12. Explain charging capacitor paradox.
JEE Main

Conduction current exists in wire but no charges cross dielectric gap. Maxwell added displacement current so magnetic field is continuous and Kirchhoff law remains valid.

Answer: Conduction current exists in wire but no charges cross dielectric gap. Maxwell added displacement current so magnetic field is continuous and Kirchhoff law remains valid.
JEE Main Question 13. Find radiation pressure for perfect reflector.
JEE Main

For perfect reflector, momentum change doubles, so P=2I/c.

Answer: For perfect reflector, momentum change doubles, so P=2I/c.
JEE Main Question 14. Why are EM waves self-sustaining?
JEE Main

A changing electric field produces magnetic field and changing magnetic field produces electric field.

Answer: A changing electric field produces magnetic field and changing magnetic field produces electric field.
JEE Main Question 15. Explain energy sharing in EM wave.
JEE Main

Using E/B=c and c²=1/(μ0ε0), electric and magnetic energy densities are equal on average.

Answer: Using E/B=c and c²=1/(μ0ε0), electric and magnetic energy densities are equal on average.
JEE Main Question 16. Derive c=1/√(μ0ε0).
JEE Main

Combining Maxwell equations for time-varying electric and magnetic fields gives wave equation with speed v=1/√(με). In vacuum μ=μ0 and ε=ε0, so c=1/√(μ0ε0).

Answer: Combining Maxwell equations for time-varying electric and magnetic fields gives wave equation with speed v=1/√(με). In vacuum μ=μ0 and ε=ε0, so c=1/√(μ0ε0).
JEE Main Question 17. Explain charging capacitor paradox.
JEE Main

Conduction current exists in wire but no charges cross dielectric gap. Maxwell added displacement current so magnetic field is continuous and Kirchhoff law remains valid.

Answer: Conduction current exists in wire but no charges cross dielectric gap. Maxwell added displacement current so magnetic field is continuous and Kirchhoff law remains valid.
JEE Main Question 18. Find radiation pressure for perfect reflector.
JEE Main

For perfect reflector, momentum change doubles, so P=2I/c.

Answer: For perfect reflector, momentum change doubles, so P=2I/c.
JEE Main Question 19. Why are EM waves self-sustaining?
JEE Main

A changing electric field produces magnetic field and changing magnetic field produces electric field.

Answer: A changing electric field produces magnetic field and changing magnetic field produces electric field.
JEE Main Question 20. Explain energy sharing in EM wave.
JEE Main

Using E/B=c and c²=1/(μ0ε0), electric and magnetic energy densities are equal on average.

Answer: Using E/B=c and c²=1/(μ0ε0), electric and magnetic energy densities are equal on average.
JEE Main Question 21. Derive c=1/√(μ0ε0).
JEE Main

Combining Maxwell equations for time-varying electric and magnetic fields gives wave equation with speed v=1/√(με). In vacuum μ=μ0 and ε=ε0, so c=1/√(μ0ε0).

Answer: Combining Maxwell equations for time-varying electric and magnetic fields gives wave equation with speed v=1/√(με). In vacuum μ=μ0 and ε=ε0, so c=1/√(μ0ε0).
JEE Main Question 22. Explain charging capacitor paradox.
JEE Main

Conduction current exists in wire but no charges cross dielectric gap. Maxwell added displacement current so magnetic field is continuous and Kirchhoff law remains valid.

Answer: Conduction current exists in wire but no charges cross dielectric gap. Maxwell added displacement current so magnetic field is continuous and Kirchhoff law remains valid.
JEE Main Question 23. Find radiation pressure for perfect reflector.
JEE Main

For perfect reflector, momentum change doubles, so P=2I/c.

Answer: For perfect reflector, momentum change doubles, so P=2I/c.
JEE Main Question 24. Why are EM waves self-sustaining?
JEE Main

A changing electric field produces magnetic field and changing magnetic field produces electric field.

Answer: A changing electric field produces magnetic field and changing magnetic field produces electric field.
JEE Main Question 25. Explain energy sharing in EM wave.
JEE Main

Using E/B=c and c²=1/(μ0ε0), electric and magnetic energy densities are equal on average.

Answer: Using E/B=c and c²=1/(μ0ε0), electric and magnetic energy densities are equal on average.

Section 8: JEE Advanced PYQs

JEE Advanced Question 1. Derive c=1/√(μ0ε0).
JEE Advanced

Combining Maxwell equations for time-varying electric and magnetic fields gives wave equation with speed v=1/√(με). In vacuum μ=μ0 and ε=ε0, so c=1/√(μ0ε0).

Answer: Combining Maxwell equations for time-varying electric and magnetic fields gives wave equation with speed v=1/√(με). In vacuum μ=μ0 and ε=ε0, so c=1/√(μ0ε0).
JEE Advanced Question 2. Explain charging capacitor paradox.
JEE Advanced

Conduction current exists in wire but no charges cross dielectric gap. Maxwell added displacement current so magnetic field is continuous and Kirchhoff law remains valid.

Answer: Conduction current exists in wire but no charges cross dielectric gap. Maxwell added displacement current so magnetic field is continuous and Kirchhoff law remains valid.
JEE Advanced Question 3. Find radiation pressure for perfect reflector.
JEE Advanced

For perfect reflector, momentum change doubles, so P=2I/c.

Answer: For perfect reflector, momentum change doubles, so P=2I/c.
JEE Advanced Question 4. Why are EM waves self-sustaining?
JEE Advanced

A changing electric field produces magnetic field and changing magnetic field produces electric field.

Answer: A changing electric field produces magnetic field and changing magnetic field produces electric field.
JEE Advanced Question 5. Explain energy sharing in EM wave.
JEE Advanced

Using E/B=c and c²=1/(μ0ε0), electric and magnetic energy densities are equal on average.

Answer: Using E/B=c and c²=1/(μ0ε0), electric and magnetic energy densities are equal on average.
JEE Advanced Question 6. Derive c=1/√(μ0ε0).
JEE Advanced

Combining Maxwell equations for time-varying electric and magnetic fields gives wave equation with speed v=1/√(με). In vacuum μ=μ0 and ε=ε0, so c=1/√(μ0ε0).

Answer: Combining Maxwell equations for time-varying electric and magnetic fields gives wave equation with speed v=1/√(με). In vacuum μ=μ0 and ε=ε0, so c=1/√(μ0ε0).
JEE Advanced Question 7. Explain charging capacitor paradox.
JEE Advanced

Conduction current exists in wire but no charges cross dielectric gap. Maxwell added displacement current so magnetic field is continuous and Kirchhoff law remains valid.

Answer: Conduction current exists in wire but no charges cross dielectric gap. Maxwell added displacement current so magnetic field is continuous and Kirchhoff law remains valid.
JEE Advanced Question 8. Find radiation pressure for perfect reflector.
JEE Advanced

For perfect reflector, momentum change doubles, so P=2I/c.

Answer: For perfect reflector, momentum change doubles, so P=2I/c.
JEE Advanced Question 9. Why are EM waves self-sustaining?
JEE Advanced

A changing electric field produces magnetic field and changing magnetic field produces electric field.

Answer: A changing electric field produces magnetic field and changing magnetic field produces electric field.
JEE Advanced Question 10. Explain energy sharing in EM wave.
JEE Advanced

Using E/B=c and c²=1/(μ0ε0), electric and magnetic energy densities are equal on average.

Answer: Using E/B=c and c²=1/(μ0ε0), electric and magnetic energy densities are equal on average.
JEE Advanced Question 11. Derive c=1/√(μ0ε0).
JEE Advanced

Combining Maxwell equations for time-varying electric and magnetic fields gives wave equation with speed v=1/√(με). In vacuum μ=μ0 and ε=ε0, so c=1/√(μ0ε0).

Answer: Combining Maxwell equations for time-varying electric and magnetic fields gives wave equation with speed v=1/√(με). In vacuum μ=μ0 and ε=ε0, so c=1/√(μ0ε0).
JEE Advanced Question 12. Explain charging capacitor paradox.
JEE Advanced

Conduction current exists in wire but no charges cross dielectric gap. Maxwell added displacement current so magnetic field is continuous and Kirchhoff law remains valid.

Answer: Conduction current exists in wire but no charges cross dielectric gap. Maxwell added displacement current so magnetic field is continuous and Kirchhoff law remains valid.
JEE Advanced Question 13. Find radiation pressure for perfect reflector.
JEE Advanced

For perfect reflector, momentum change doubles, so P=2I/c.

Answer: For perfect reflector, momentum change doubles, so P=2I/c.
JEE Advanced Question 14. Why are EM waves self-sustaining?
JEE Advanced

A changing electric field produces magnetic field and changing magnetic field produces electric field.

Answer: A changing electric field produces magnetic field and changing magnetic field produces electric field.
JEE Advanced Question 15. Explain energy sharing in EM wave.
JEE Advanced

Using E/B=c and c²=1/(μ0ε0), electric and magnetic energy densities are equal on average.

Answer: Using E/B=c and c²=1/(μ0ε0), electric and magnetic energy densities are equal on average.

Section 9: IB Physics Questions

IB Question 1. Define displacement current.
IB

Displacement current is Id0E/dt, associated with changing electric flux.

Answer: Displacement current is Id0E/dt, associated with changing electric flux.
IB Question 2. Why are EM waves transverse?
IB

Their electric field, magnetic field and direction of propagation are mutually perpendicular.

Answer: Their electric field, magnetic field and direction of propagation are mutually perpendicular.
IB Question 3. Write Ampere-Maxwell law.
IB

∮B·dl = μ0(I + Id).

Answer: ∮B·dl = μ0(I + Id).
IB Question 4. What is Poynting vector?
IB

S=(E×B)/μ0, representing energy flow per unit area per unit time.

Answer: S=(E×B)/μ0, representing energy flow per unit area per unit time.
IB Question 5. State one use of microwaves.
IB

Microwaves are used in radar, satellite communication and microwave ovens.

Answer: Microwaves are used in radar, satellite communication and microwave ovens.
IB Question 6. Why is ozone layer important?
IB

It absorbs harmful ultraviolet rays from the Sun.

Answer: It absorbs harmful ultraviolet rays from the Sun.
IB Question 7. Write relation between E and B in EM wave.
IB

E0/B0=c.

Answer: E0/B0=c.
IB Question 8. What is radiation pressure?
IB

Pressure exerted by electromagnetic radiation on a surface.

Answer: Pressure exerted by electromagnetic radiation on a surface.
IB Question 9. What produces EM waves?
IB

Accelerated charges produce electromagnetic waves.

Answer: Accelerated charges produce electromagnetic waves.
IB Question 10. Why X-ray astronomy needs satellites?
IB

Atmosphere absorbs X-rays, so they must be observed above atmosphere.

Answer: Atmosphere absorbs X-rays, so they must be observed above atmosphere.
IB Question 11. Derive c=1/√(μ0ε0).
IB

Combining Maxwell equations for time-varying electric and magnetic fields gives wave equation with speed v=1/√(με). In vacuum μ=μ0 and ε=ε0, so c=1/√(μ0ε0).

Answer: Combining Maxwell equations for time-varying electric and magnetic fields gives wave equation with speed v=1/√(με). In vacuum μ=μ0 and ε=ε0, so c=1/√(μ0ε0).
IB Question 12. Explain charging capacitor paradox.
IB

Conduction current exists in wire but no charges cross dielectric gap. Maxwell added displacement current so magnetic field is continuous and Kirchhoff law remains valid.

Answer: Conduction current exists in wire but no charges cross dielectric gap. Maxwell added displacement current so magnetic field is continuous and Kirchhoff law remains valid.
IB Question 13. Find radiation pressure for perfect reflector.
IB

For perfect reflector, momentum change doubles, so P=2I/c.

Answer: For perfect reflector, momentum change doubles, so P=2I/c.
IB Question 14. Why are EM waves self-sustaining?
IB

A changing electric field produces magnetic field and changing magnetic field produces electric field.

Answer: A changing electric field produces magnetic field and changing magnetic field produces electric field.

Section 10: IGCSE Questions

IGCSE Question 1. Define displacement current.
IGCSE

Displacement current is Id0E/dt, associated with changing electric flux.

Answer: Displacement current is Id0E/dt, associated with changing electric flux.
IGCSE Question 2. Why are EM waves transverse?
IGCSE

Their electric field, magnetic field and direction of propagation are mutually perpendicular.

Answer: Their electric field, magnetic field and direction of propagation are mutually perpendicular.
IGCSE Question 3. Write Ampere-Maxwell law.
IGCSE

∮B·dl = μ0(I + Id).

Answer: ∮B·dl = μ0(I + Id).
IGCSE Question 4. What is Poynting vector?
IGCSE

S=(E×B)/μ0, representing energy flow per unit area per unit time.

Answer: S=(E×B)/μ0, representing energy flow per unit area per unit time.
IGCSE Question 5. State one use of microwaves.
IGCSE

Microwaves are used in radar, satellite communication and microwave ovens.

Answer: Microwaves are used in radar, satellite communication and microwave ovens.
IGCSE Question 6. Why is ozone layer important?
IGCSE

It absorbs harmful ultraviolet rays from the Sun.

Answer: It absorbs harmful ultraviolet rays from the Sun.
IGCSE Question 7. Write relation between E and B in EM wave.
IGCSE

E0/B0=c.

Answer: E0/B0=c.
IGCSE Question 8. What is radiation pressure?
IGCSE

Pressure exerted by electromagnetic radiation on a surface.

Answer: Pressure exerted by electromagnetic radiation on a surface.
IGCSE Question 9. What produces EM waves?
IGCSE

Accelerated charges produce electromagnetic waves.

Answer: Accelerated charges produce electromagnetic waves.
IGCSE Question 10. Why X-ray astronomy needs satellites?
IGCSE

Atmosphere absorbs X-rays, so they must be observed above atmosphere.

Answer: Atmosphere absorbs X-rays, so they must be observed above atmosphere.

Section 11: A-Level Questions

A-Level Question 1. Derive c=1/√(μ0ε0).
A-Level

Combining Maxwell equations for time-varying electric and magnetic fields gives wave equation with speed v=1/√(με). In vacuum μ=μ0 and ε=ε0, so c=1/√(μ0ε0).

Answer: Combining Maxwell equations for time-varying electric and magnetic fields gives wave equation with speed v=1/√(με). In vacuum μ=μ0 and ε=ε0, so c=1/√(μ0ε0).
A-Level Question 2. Explain charging capacitor paradox.
A-Level

Conduction current exists in wire but no charges cross dielectric gap. Maxwell added displacement current so magnetic field is continuous and Kirchhoff law remains valid.

Answer: Conduction current exists in wire but no charges cross dielectric gap. Maxwell added displacement current so magnetic field is continuous and Kirchhoff law remains valid.
A-Level Question 3. Find radiation pressure for perfect reflector.
A-Level

For perfect reflector, momentum change doubles, so P=2I/c.

Answer: For perfect reflector, momentum change doubles, so P=2I/c.
A-Level Question 4. Why are EM waves self-sustaining?
A-Level

A changing electric field produces magnetic field and changing magnetic field produces electric field.

Answer: A changing electric field produces magnetic field and changing magnetic field produces electric field.
A-Level Question 5. Explain energy sharing in EM wave.
A-Level

Using E/B=c and c²=1/(μ0ε0), electric and magnetic energy densities are equal on average.

Answer: Using E/B=c and c²=1/(μ0ε0), electric and magnetic energy densities are equal on average.
A-Level Question 6. Derive c=1/√(μ0ε0).
A-Level

Combining Maxwell equations for time-varying electric and magnetic fields gives wave equation with speed v=1/√(με). In vacuum μ=μ0 and ε=ε0, so c=1/√(μ0ε0).

Answer: Combining Maxwell equations for time-varying electric and magnetic fields gives wave equation with speed v=1/√(με). In vacuum μ=μ0 and ε=ε0, so c=1/√(μ0ε0).
A-Level Question 7. Explain charging capacitor paradox.
A-Level

Conduction current exists in wire but no charges cross dielectric gap. Maxwell added displacement current so magnetic field is continuous and Kirchhoff law remains valid.

Answer: Conduction current exists in wire but no charges cross dielectric gap. Maxwell added displacement current so magnetic field is continuous and Kirchhoff law remains valid.
A-Level Question 8. Find radiation pressure for perfect reflector.
A-Level

For perfect reflector, momentum change doubles, so P=2I/c.

Answer: For perfect reflector, momentum change doubles, so P=2I/c.
A-Level Question 9. Why are EM waves self-sustaining?
A-Level

A changing electric field produces magnetic field and changing magnetic field produces electric field.

Answer: A changing electric field produces magnetic field and changing magnetic field produces electric field.
A-Level Question 10. Explain energy sharing in EM wave.
A-Level

Using E/B=c and c²=1/(μ0ε0), electric and magnetic energy densities are equal on average.

Answer: Using E/B=c and c²=1/(μ0ε0), electric and magnetic energy densities are equal on average.
A-Level Question 11. Derive c=1/√(μ0ε0).
A-Level

Combining Maxwell equations for time-varying electric and magnetic fields gives wave equation with speed v=1/√(με). In vacuum μ=μ0 and ε=ε0, so c=1/√(μ0ε0).

Answer: Combining Maxwell equations for time-varying electric and magnetic fields gives wave equation with speed v=1/√(με). In vacuum μ=μ0 and ε=ε0, so c=1/√(μ0ε0).
A-Level Question 12. Explain charging capacitor paradox.
A-Level

Conduction current exists in wire but no charges cross dielectric gap. Maxwell added displacement current so magnetic field is continuous and Kirchhoff law remains valid.

Answer: Conduction current exists in wire but no charges cross dielectric gap. Maxwell added displacement current so magnetic field is continuous and Kirchhoff law remains valid.
A-Level Question 13. Find radiation pressure for perfect reflector.
A-Level

For perfect reflector, momentum change doubles, so P=2I/c.

Answer: For perfect reflector, momentum change doubles, so P=2I/c.
A-Level Question 14. Why are EM waves self-sustaining?
A-Level

A changing electric field produces magnetic field and changing magnetic field produces electric field.

Answer: A changing electric field produces magnetic field and changing magnetic field produces electric field.
A-Level Question 15. Explain energy sharing in EM wave.
A-Level

Using E/B=c and c²=1/(μ0ε0), electric and magnetic energy densities are equal on average.

Answer: Using E/B=c and c²=1/(μ0ε0), electric and magnetic energy densities are equal on average.

Section 12: Assertion-Reason Questions

Assertion-Reason 1. Assertion: Displacement current exists between plates of a charging capacitor. Reason: Electric flux between plates changes with time.
Assertion-Reason

Answer: Both are true and Reason correctly explains Assertion.

Explanation: The pair tests the relation between EM wave property and its physical cause.

Both are true and Reason correctly explains Assertion.
Assertion-Reason 2. Assertion: EM waves are transverse. Reason: E, B and propagation direction are mutually perpendicular.
Assertion-Reason

Answer: Both are true and Reason correctly explains Assertion.

Explanation: The pair tests the relation between EM wave property and its physical cause.

Both are true and Reason correctly explains Assertion.
Assertion-Reason 3. Assertion: Gamma rays have high energy. Reason: Gamma rays have high frequency.
Assertion-Reason

Answer: Both are true and Reason correctly explains Assertion.

Explanation: The pair tests the relation between EM wave property and its physical cause.

Both are true and Reason correctly explains Assertion.
Assertion-Reason 4. Assertion: X-ray astronomy is done from satellites. Reason: Earth atmosphere absorbs X-rays.
Assertion-Reason

Answer: Both are true and Reason correctly explains Assertion.

Explanation: The pair tests the relation between EM wave property and its physical cause.

Both are true and Reason correctly explains Assertion.
Assertion-Reason 5. Assertion: Microwaves are used in satellite communication. Reason: They pass through ionosphere.
Assertion-Reason

Answer: Both are true and Reason correctly explains Assertion.

Explanation: The pair tests the relation between EM wave property and its physical cause.

Both are true and Reason correctly explains Assertion.
Assertion-Reason 6. Assertion: Displacement current exists between plates of a charging capacitor. Reason: Electric flux between plates changes with time.
Assertion-Reason

Answer: Both are true and Reason correctly explains Assertion.

Explanation: The pair tests the relation between EM wave property and its physical cause.

Both are true and Reason correctly explains Assertion.
Assertion-Reason 7. Assertion: EM waves are transverse. Reason: E, B and propagation direction are mutually perpendicular.
Assertion-Reason

Answer: Both are true and Reason correctly explains Assertion.

Explanation: The pair tests the relation between EM wave property and its physical cause.

Both are true and Reason correctly explains Assertion.
Assertion-Reason 8. Assertion: Gamma rays have high energy. Reason: Gamma rays have high frequency.
Assertion-Reason

Answer: Both are true and Reason correctly explains Assertion.

Explanation: The pair tests the relation between EM wave property and its physical cause.

Both are true and Reason correctly explains Assertion.
Assertion-Reason 9. Assertion: X-ray astronomy is done from satellites. Reason: Earth atmosphere absorbs X-rays.
Assertion-Reason

Answer: Both are true and Reason correctly explains Assertion.

Explanation: The pair tests the relation between EM wave property and its physical cause.

Both are true and Reason correctly explains Assertion.
Assertion-Reason 10. Assertion: Microwaves are used in satellite communication. Reason: They pass through ionosphere.
Assertion-Reason

Answer: Both are true and Reason correctly explains Assertion.

Explanation: The pair tests the relation between EM wave property and its physical cause.

Both are true and Reason correctly explains Assertion.
Assertion-Reason 11. Assertion: Displacement current exists between plates of a charging capacitor. Reason: Electric flux between plates changes with time.
Assertion-Reason

Answer: Both are true and Reason correctly explains Assertion.

Explanation: The pair tests the relation between EM wave property and its physical cause.

Both are true and Reason correctly explains Assertion.
Assertion-Reason 12. Assertion: EM waves are transverse. Reason: E, B and propagation direction are mutually perpendicular.
Assertion-Reason

Answer: Both are true and Reason correctly explains Assertion.

Explanation: The pair tests the relation between EM wave property and its physical cause.

Both are true and Reason correctly explains Assertion.
Assertion-Reason 13. Assertion: Gamma rays have high energy. Reason: Gamma rays have high frequency.
Assertion-Reason

Answer: Both are true and Reason correctly explains Assertion.

Explanation: The pair tests the relation between EM wave property and its physical cause.

Both are true and Reason correctly explains Assertion.
Assertion-Reason 14. Assertion: X-ray astronomy is done from satellites. Reason: Earth atmosphere absorbs X-rays.
Assertion-Reason

Answer: Both are true and Reason correctly explains Assertion.

Explanation: The pair tests the relation between EM wave property and its physical cause.

Both are true and Reason correctly explains Assertion.
Assertion-Reason 15. Assertion: Microwaves are used in satellite communication. Reason: They pass through ionosphere.
Assertion-Reason

Answer: Both are true and Reason correctly explains Assertion.

Explanation: The pair tests the relation between EM wave property and its physical cause.

Both are true and Reason correctly explains Assertion.
Assertion-Reason 16. Assertion: Displacement current exists between plates of a charging capacitor. Reason: Electric flux between plates changes with time.
Assertion-Reason

Answer: Both are true and Reason correctly explains Assertion.

Explanation: The pair tests the relation between EM wave property and its physical cause.

Both are true and Reason correctly explains Assertion.
Assertion-Reason 17. Assertion: EM waves are transverse. Reason: E, B and propagation direction are mutually perpendicular.
Assertion-Reason

Answer: Both are true and Reason correctly explains Assertion.

Explanation: The pair tests the relation between EM wave property and its physical cause.

Both are true and Reason correctly explains Assertion.
Assertion-Reason 18. Assertion: Gamma rays have high energy. Reason: Gamma rays have high frequency.
Assertion-Reason

Answer: Both are true and Reason correctly explains Assertion.

Explanation: The pair tests the relation between EM wave property and its physical cause.

Both are true and Reason correctly explains Assertion.
Assertion-Reason 19. Assertion: X-ray astronomy is done from satellites. Reason: Earth atmosphere absorbs X-rays.
Assertion-Reason

Answer: Both are true and Reason correctly explains Assertion.

Explanation: The pair tests the relation between EM wave property and its physical cause.

Both are true and Reason correctly explains Assertion.
Assertion-Reason 20. Assertion: Microwaves are used in satellite communication. Reason: They pass through ionosphere.
Assertion-Reason

Answer: Both are true and Reason correctly explains Assertion.

Explanation: The pair tests the relation between EM wave property and its physical cause.

Both are true and Reason correctly explains Assertion.
Assertion-Reason 21. Assertion: Displacement current exists between plates of a charging capacitor. Reason: Electric flux between plates changes with time.
Assertion-Reason

Answer: Both are true and Reason correctly explains Assertion.

Explanation: The pair tests the relation between EM wave property and its physical cause.

Both are true and Reason correctly explains Assertion.
Assertion-Reason 22. Assertion: EM waves are transverse. Reason: E, B and propagation direction are mutually perpendicular.
Assertion-Reason

Answer: Both are true and Reason correctly explains Assertion.

Explanation: The pair tests the relation between EM wave property and its physical cause.

Both are true and Reason correctly explains Assertion.
Assertion-Reason 23. Assertion: Gamma rays have high energy. Reason: Gamma rays have high frequency.
Assertion-Reason

Answer: Both are true and Reason correctly explains Assertion.

Explanation: The pair tests the relation between EM wave property and its physical cause.

Both are true and Reason correctly explains Assertion.
Assertion-Reason 24. Assertion: X-ray astronomy is done from satellites. Reason: Earth atmosphere absorbs X-rays.
Assertion-Reason

Answer: Both are true and Reason correctly explains Assertion.

Explanation: The pair tests the relation between EM wave property and its physical cause.

Both are true and Reason correctly explains Assertion.
Assertion-Reason 25. Assertion: Microwaves are used in satellite communication. Reason: They pass through ionosphere.
Assertion-Reason

Answer: Both are true and Reason correctly explains Assertion.

Explanation: The pair tests the relation between EM wave property and its physical cause.

Both are true and Reason correctly explains Assertion.

Section 13: Case Study Questions

Case Study 1: Satellite communication

Passage: Satellite communication is an important application of electromagnetic waves. The useful radiation is selected according to wavelength, penetration, absorption, energy and interaction with matter.

Case 1.1. Explain one physics point related to Satellite communication.
Case Study

Satellite communication is explained using electromagnetic wave properties such as wavelength, frequency, absorption, transmission, energy and interaction with matter.

Answer: Satellite communication is explained using electromagnetic wave properties such as wavelength, frequency, absorption, transmission, energy and interaction with matter.
Case 1.2. Explain one physics point related to Satellite communication.
Case Study

Satellite communication is explained using electromagnetic wave properties such as wavelength, frequency, absorption, transmission, energy and interaction with matter.

Answer: Satellite communication is explained using electromagnetic wave properties such as wavelength, frequency, absorption, transmission, energy and interaction with matter.
Case 1.3. Explain one physics point related to Satellite communication.
Case Study

Satellite communication is explained using electromagnetic wave properties such as wavelength, frequency, absorption, transmission, energy and interaction with matter.

Answer: Satellite communication is explained using electromagnetic wave properties such as wavelength, frequency, absorption, transmission, energy and interaction with matter.
Case 1.4. Explain one physics point related to Satellite communication.
Case Study

Satellite communication is explained using electromagnetic wave properties such as wavelength, frequency, absorption, transmission, energy and interaction with matter.

Answer: Satellite communication is explained using electromagnetic wave properties such as wavelength, frequency, absorption, transmission, energy and interaction with matter.
Case 1.5. Explain one physics point related to Satellite communication.
Case Study

Satellite communication is explained using electromagnetic wave properties such as wavelength, frequency, absorption, transmission, energy and interaction with matter.

Answer: Satellite communication is explained using electromagnetic wave properties such as wavelength, frequency, absorption, transmission, energy and interaction with matter.

Case Study 2: Microwave ovens

Passage: Microwave ovens is an important application of electromagnetic waves. The useful radiation is selected according to wavelength, penetration, absorption, energy and interaction with matter.

Case 2.1. Explain one physics point related to Microwave ovens.
Case Study

Microwave ovens is explained using electromagnetic wave properties such as wavelength, frequency, absorption, transmission, energy and interaction with matter.

Answer: Microwave ovens is explained using electromagnetic wave properties such as wavelength, frequency, absorption, transmission, energy and interaction with matter.
Case 2.2. Explain one physics point related to Microwave ovens.
Case Study

Microwave ovens is explained using electromagnetic wave properties such as wavelength, frequency, absorption, transmission, energy and interaction with matter.

Answer: Microwave ovens is explained using electromagnetic wave properties such as wavelength, frequency, absorption, transmission, energy and interaction with matter.
Case 2.3. Explain one physics point related to Microwave ovens.
Case Study

Microwave ovens is explained using electromagnetic wave properties such as wavelength, frequency, absorption, transmission, energy and interaction with matter.

Answer: Microwave ovens is explained using electromagnetic wave properties such as wavelength, frequency, absorption, transmission, energy and interaction with matter.
Case 2.4. Explain one physics point related to Microwave ovens.
Case Study

Microwave ovens is explained using electromagnetic wave properties such as wavelength, frequency, absorption, transmission, energy and interaction with matter.

Answer: Microwave ovens is explained using electromagnetic wave properties such as wavelength, frequency, absorption, transmission, energy and interaction with matter.
Case 2.5. Explain one physics point related to Microwave ovens.
Case Study

Microwave ovens is explained using electromagnetic wave properties such as wavelength, frequency, absorption, transmission, energy and interaction with matter.

Answer: Microwave ovens is explained using electromagnetic wave properties such as wavelength, frequency, absorption, transmission, energy and interaction with matter.

Case Study 3: Radar

Passage: Radar is an important application of electromagnetic waves. The useful radiation is selected according to wavelength, penetration, absorption, energy and interaction with matter.

Case 3.1. Explain one physics point related to Radar.
Case Study

Radar is explained using electromagnetic wave properties such as wavelength, frequency, absorption, transmission, energy and interaction with matter.

Answer: Radar is explained using electromagnetic wave properties such as wavelength, frequency, absorption, transmission, energy and interaction with matter.
Case 3.2. Explain one physics point related to Radar.
Case Study

Radar is explained using electromagnetic wave properties such as wavelength, frequency, absorption, transmission, energy and interaction with matter.

Answer: Radar is explained using electromagnetic wave properties such as wavelength, frequency, absorption, transmission, energy and interaction with matter.
Case 3.3. Explain one physics point related to Radar.
Case Study

Radar is explained using electromagnetic wave properties such as wavelength, frequency, absorption, transmission, energy and interaction with matter.

Answer: Radar is explained using electromagnetic wave properties such as wavelength, frequency, absorption, transmission, energy and interaction with matter.
Case 3.4. Explain one physics point related to Radar.
Case Study

Radar is explained using electromagnetic wave properties such as wavelength, frequency, absorption, transmission, energy and interaction with matter.

Answer: Radar is explained using electromagnetic wave properties such as wavelength, frequency, absorption, transmission, energy and interaction with matter.
Case 3.5. Explain one physics point related to Radar.
Case Study

Radar is explained using electromagnetic wave properties such as wavelength, frequency, absorption, transmission, energy and interaction with matter.

Answer: Radar is explained using electromagnetic wave properties such as wavelength, frequency, absorption, transmission, energy and interaction with matter.

Case Study 4: Ozone layer

Passage: Ozone layer is an important application of electromagnetic waves. The useful radiation is selected according to wavelength, penetration, absorption, energy and interaction with matter.

Case 4.1. Explain one physics point related to Ozone layer.
Case Study

Ozone layer is explained using electromagnetic wave properties such as wavelength, frequency, absorption, transmission, energy and interaction with matter.

Answer: Ozone layer is explained using electromagnetic wave properties such as wavelength, frequency, absorption, transmission, energy and interaction with matter.
Case 4.2. Explain one physics point related to Ozone layer.
Case Study

Ozone layer is explained using electromagnetic wave properties such as wavelength, frequency, absorption, transmission, energy and interaction with matter.

Answer: Ozone layer is explained using electromagnetic wave properties such as wavelength, frequency, absorption, transmission, energy and interaction with matter.
Case 4.3. Explain one physics point related to Ozone layer.
Case Study

Ozone layer is explained using electromagnetic wave properties such as wavelength, frequency, absorption, transmission, energy and interaction with matter.

Answer: Ozone layer is explained using electromagnetic wave properties such as wavelength, frequency, absorption, transmission, energy and interaction with matter.
Case 4.4. Explain one physics point related to Ozone layer.
Case Study

Ozone layer is explained using electromagnetic wave properties such as wavelength, frequency, absorption, transmission, energy and interaction with matter.

Answer: Ozone layer is explained using electromagnetic wave properties such as wavelength, frequency, absorption, transmission, energy and interaction with matter.
Case 4.5. Explain one physics point related to Ozone layer.
Case Study

Ozone layer is explained using electromagnetic wave properties such as wavelength, frequency, absorption, transmission, energy and interaction with matter.

Answer: Ozone layer is explained using electromagnetic wave properties such as wavelength, frequency, absorption, transmission, energy and interaction with matter.

Case Study 5: Greenhouse effect

Passage: Greenhouse effect is an important application of electromagnetic waves. The useful radiation is selected according to wavelength, penetration, absorption, energy and interaction with matter.

Case 5.1. Explain one physics point related to Greenhouse effect.
Case Study

Greenhouse effect is explained using electromagnetic wave properties such as wavelength, frequency, absorption, transmission, energy and interaction with matter.

Answer: Greenhouse effect is explained using electromagnetic wave properties such as wavelength, frequency, absorption, transmission, energy and interaction with matter.
Case 5.2. Explain one physics point related to Greenhouse effect.
Case Study

Greenhouse effect is explained using electromagnetic wave properties such as wavelength, frequency, absorption, transmission, energy and interaction with matter.

Answer: Greenhouse effect is explained using electromagnetic wave properties such as wavelength, frequency, absorption, transmission, energy and interaction with matter.
Case 5.3. Explain one physics point related to Greenhouse effect.
Case Study

Greenhouse effect is explained using electromagnetic wave properties such as wavelength, frequency, absorption, transmission, energy and interaction with matter.

Answer: Greenhouse effect is explained using electromagnetic wave properties such as wavelength, frequency, absorption, transmission, energy and interaction with matter.
Case 5.4. Explain one physics point related to Greenhouse effect.
Case Study

Greenhouse effect is explained using electromagnetic wave properties such as wavelength, frequency, absorption, transmission, energy and interaction with matter.

Answer: Greenhouse effect is explained using electromagnetic wave properties such as wavelength, frequency, absorption, transmission, energy and interaction with matter.
Case 5.5. Explain one physics point related to Greenhouse effect.
Case Study

Greenhouse effect is explained using electromagnetic wave properties such as wavelength, frequency, absorption, transmission, energy and interaction with matter.

Answer: Greenhouse effect is explained using electromagnetic wave properties such as wavelength, frequency, absorption, transmission, energy and interaction with matter.

Case Study 6: X-rays

Passage: X-rays is an important application of electromagnetic waves. The useful radiation is selected according to wavelength, penetration, absorption, energy and interaction with matter.

Case 6.1. Explain one physics point related to X-rays.
Case Study

X-rays is explained using electromagnetic wave properties such as wavelength, frequency, absorption, transmission, energy and interaction with matter.

Answer: X-rays is explained using electromagnetic wave properties such as wavelength, frequency, absorption, transmission, energy and interaction with matter.
Case 6.2. Explain one physics point related to X-rays.
Case Study

X-rays is explained using electromagnetic wave properties such as wavelength, frequency, absorption, transmission, energy and interaction with matter.

Answer: X-rays is explained using electromagnetic wave properties such as wavelength, frequency, absorption, transmission, energy and interaction with matter.
Case 6.3. Explain one physics point related to X-rays.
Case Study

X-rays is explained using electromagnetic wave properties such as wavelength, frequency, absorption, transmission, energy and interaction with matter.

Answer: X-rays is explained using electromagnetic wave properties such as wavelength, frequency, absorption, transmission, energy and interaction with matter.
Case 6.4. Explain one physics point related to X-rays.
Case Study

X-rays is explained using electromagnetic wave properties such as wavelength, frequency, absorption, transmission, energy and interaction with matter.

Answer: X-rays is explained using electromagnetic wave properties such as wavelength, frequency, absorption, transmission, energy and interaction with matter.
Case 6.5. Explain one physics point related to X-rays.
Case Study

X-rays is explained using electromagnetic wave properties such as wavelength, frequency, absorption, transmission, energy and interaction with matter.

Answer: X-rays is explained using electromagnetic wave properties such as wavelength, frequency, absorption, transmission, energy and interaction with matter.

Case Study 7: Gamma rays

Passage: Gamma rays is an important application of electromagnetic waves. The useful radiation is selected according to wavelength, penetration, absorption, energy and interaction with matter.

Case 7.1. Explain one physics point related to Gamma rays.
Case Study

Gamma rays is explained using electromagnetic wave properties such as wavelength, frequency, absorption, transmission, energy and interaction with matter.

Answer: Gamma rays is explained using electromagnetic wave properties such as wavelength, frequency, absorption, transmission, energy and interaction with matter.
Case 7.2. Explain one physics point related to Gamma rays.
Case Study

Gamma rays is explained using electromagnetic wave properties such as wavelength, frequency, absorption, transmission, energy and interaction with matter.

Answer: Gamma rays is explained using electromagnetic wave properties such as wavelength, frequency, absorption, transmission, energy and interaction with matter.
Case 7.3. Explain one physics point related to Gamma rays.
Case Study

Gamma rays is explained using electromagnetic wave properties such as wavelength, frequency, absorption, transmission, energy and interaction with matter.

Answer: Gamma rays is explained using electromagnetic wave properties such as wavelength, frequency, absorption, transmission, energy and interaction with matter.
Case 7.4. Explain one physics point related to Gamma rays.
Case Study

Gamma rays is explained using electromagnetic wave properties such as wavelength, frequency, absorption, transmission, energy and interaction with matter.

Answer: Gamma rays is explained using electromagnetic wave properties such as wavelength, frequency, absorption, transmission, energy and interaction with matter.
Case 7.5. Explain one physics point related to Gamma rays.
Case Study

Gamma rays is explained using electromagnetic wave properties such as wavelength, frequency, absorption, transmission, energy and interaction with matter.

Answer: Gamma rays is explained using electromagnetic wave properties such as wavelength, frequency, absorption, transmission, energy and interaction with matter.

Case Study 8: Remote sensing

Passage: Remote sensing is an important application of electromagnetic waves. The useful radiation is selected according to wavelength, penetration, absorption, energy and interaction with matter.

Case 8.1. Explain one physics point related to Remote sensing.
Case Study

Remote sensing is explained using electromagnetic wave properties such as wavelength, frequency, absorption, transmission, energy and interaction with matter.

Answer: Remote sensing is explained using electromagnetic wave properties such as wavelength, frequency, absorption, transmission, energy and interaction with matter.
Case 8.2. Explain one physics point related to Remote sensing.
Case Study

Remote sensing is explained using electromagnetic wave properties such as wavelength, frequency, absorption, transmission, energy and interaction with matter.

Answer: Remote sensing is explained using electromagnetic wave properties such as wavelength, frequency, absorption, transmission, energy and interaction with matter.
Case 8.3. Explain one physics point related to Remote sensing.
Case Study

Remote sensing is explained using electromagnetic wave properties such as wavelength, frequency, absorption, transmission, energy and interaction with matter.

Answer: Remote sensing is explained using electromagnetic wave properties such as wavelength, frequency, absorption, transmission, energy and interaction with matter.
Case 8.4. Explain one physics point related to Remote sensing.
Case Study

Remote sensing is explained using electromagnetic wave properties such as wavelength, frequency, absorption, transmission, energy and interaction with matter.

Answer: Remote sensing is explained using electromagnetic wave properties such as wavelength, frequency, absorption, transmission, energy and interaction with matter.
Case 8.5. Explain one physics point related to Remote sensing.
Case Study

Remote sensing is explained using electromagnetic wave properties such as wavelength, frequency, absorption, transmission, energy and interaction with matter.

Answer: Remote sensing is explained using electromagnetic wave properties such as wavelength, frequency, absorption, transmission, energy and interaction with matter.

Case Study 9: Medical imaging

Passage: Medical imaging is an important application of electromagnetic waves. The useful radiation is selected according to wavelength, penetration, absorption, energy and interaction with matter.

Case 9.1. Explain one physics point related to Medical imaging.
Case Study

Medical imaging is explained using electromagnetic wave properties such as wavelength, frequency, absorption, transmission, energy and interaction with matter.

Answer: Medical imaging is explained using electromagnetic wave properties such as wavelength, frequency, absorption, transmission, energy and interaction with matter.
Case 9.2. Explain one physics point related to Medical imaging.
Case Study

Medical imaging is explained using electromagnetic wave properties such as wavelength, frequency, absorption, transmission, energy and interaction with matter.

Answer: Medical imaging is explained using electromagnetic wave properties such as wavelength, frequency, absorption, transmission, energy and interaction with matter.
Case 9.3. Explain one physics point related to Medical imaging.
Case Study

Medical imaging is explained using electromagnetic wave properties such as wavelength, frequency, absorption, transmission, energy and interaction with matter.

Answer: Medical imaging is explained using electromagnetic wave properties such as wavelength, frequency, absorption, transmission, energy and interaction with matter.
Case 9.4. Explain one physics point related to Medical imaging.
Case Study

Medical imaging is explained using electromagnetic wave properties such as wavelength, frequency, absorption, transmission, energy and interaction with matter.

Answer: Medical imaging is explained using electromagnetic wave properties such as wavelength, frequency, absorption, transmission, energy and interaction with matter.
Case 9.5. Explain one physics point related to Medical imaging.
Case Study

Medical imaging is explained using electromagnetic wave properties such as wavelength, frequency, absorption, transmission, energy and interaction with matter.

Answer: Medical imaging is explained using electromagnetic wave properties such as wavelength, frequency, absorption, transmission, energy and interaction with matter.

Case Study 10: Space communication

Passage: Space communication is an important application of electromagnetic waves. The useful radiation is selected according to wavelength, penetration, absorption, energy and interaction with matter.

Case 10.1. Explain one physics point related to Space communication.
Case Study

Space communication is explained using electromagnetic wave properties such as wavelength, frequency, absorption, transmission, energy and interaction with matter.

Answer: Space communication is explained using electromagnetic wave properties such as wavelength, frequency, absorption, transmission, energy and interaction with matter.
Case 10.2. Explain one physics point related to Space communication.
Case Study

Space communication is explained using electromagnetic wave properties such as wavelength, frequency, absorption, transmission, energy and interaction with matter.

Answer: Space communication is explained using electromagnetic wave properties such as wavelength, frequency, absorption, transmission, energy and interaction with matter.
Case 10.3. Explain one physics point related to Space communication.
Case Study

Space communication is explained using electromagnetic wave properties such as wavelength, frequency, absorption, transmission, energy and interaction with matter.

Answer: Space communication is explained using electromagnetic wave properties such as wavelength, frequency, absorption, transmission, energy and interaction with matter.
Case 10.4. Explain one physics point related to Space communication.
Case Study

Space communication is explained using electromagnetic wave properties such as wavelength, frequency, absorption, transmission, energy and interaction with matter.

Answer: Space communication is explained using electromagnetic wave properties such as wavelength, frequency, absorption, transmission, energy and interaction with matter.
Case 10.5. Explain one physics point related to Space communication.
Case Study

Space communication is explained using electromagnetic wave properties such as wavelength, frequency, absorption, transmission, energy and interaction with matter.

Answer: Space communication is explained using electromagnetic wave properties such as wavelength, frequency, absorption, transmission, energy and interaction with matter.

Section 14: Important Numericals

50 exam-oriented numericals covering wavelength, frequency, intensity, pressure, photon energy, field amplitudes and displacement current.

Numerical 1. Find frequency for wavelength 102 nm.
CBSE

Given: λ = 102 nm = 102×10-9 m

Formula:

c=νλ, E=hν, E=cB, P=I/c, Id=C(dV/dt)
  1. ν = c/λ = 3×108/(102×10-9) = 2.94e+15 Hz
  2. Write the final answer with proper unit.
Final Answer: 2.94e+15 Hz
Numerical 2. Find photon energy for frequency 4×1014 Hz.
NEET

Given: ν = 4×1014 Hz

Formula:

c=νλ, E=hν, E=cB, P=I/c, Id=C(dV/dt)
  1. E = hν = 6.63×10-34 × 4×1014 = 2.65e-19 J
  2. Write the final answer with proper unit.
Final Answer: 2.65e-19 J
Numerical 3. Magnetic field amplitude is 130 nT. Find electric field amplitude.
JEE Main

Given: B0 = 130 nT

Formula:

c=νλ, E=hν, E=cB, P=I/c, Id=C(dV/dt)
  1. E0 = cB0 = 3×108 × 130×10-9 = 39.0 N C-1
  2. Write the final answer with proper unit.
Final Answer: 39.0 N C-1
Numerical 4. Find radiation pressure for complete absorption when intensity is 40 W m-2.
JEE Advanced

Given: I = 40 W m-2

Formula:

c=νλ, E=hν, E=cB, P=I/c, Id=C(dV/dt)
  1. P = I/c = 40/(3×108) = 1.33e-07 N m-2
  2. Write the final answer with proper unit.
Final Answer: 1.33e-07 N m-2
Numerical 5. A capacitor has C = 5 pF and dV/dt = 2×109 V s-1. Find displacement current.
CBSE

Given: C=5 pF, dV/dt=2×109 V s-1

Formula:

c=νλ, E=hν, E=cB, P=I/c, Id=C(dV/dt)
  1. Id=C dV/dt = 5×10-12 × 2×109 = 1.00e-02 A
  2. Write the final answer with proper unit.
Final Answer: 1.00e-02 A
Numerical 6. Find frequency for wavelength 112 nm.
CBSE

Given: λ = 112 nm = 112×10-9 m

Formula:

c=νλ, E=hν, E=cB, P=I/c, Id=C(dV/dt)
  1. ν = c/λ = 3×108/(112×10-9) = 2.68e+15 Hz
  2. Write the final answer with proper unit.
Final Answer: 2.68e+15 Hz
Numerical 7. Find photon energy for frequency 9×1014 Hz.
NEET

Given: ν = 9×1014 Hz

Formula:

c=νλ, E=hν, E=cB, P=I/c, Id=C(dV/dt)
  1. E = hν = 6.63×10-34 × 9×1014 = 5.97e-19 J
  2. Write the final answer with proper unit.
Final Answer: 5.97e-19 J
Numerical 8. Magnetic field amplitude is 180 nT. Find electric field amplitude.
JEE Main

Given: B0 = 180 nT

Formula:

c=νλ, E=hν, E=cB, P=I/c, Id=C(dV/dt)
  1. E0 = cB0 = 3×108 × 180×10-9 = 54.0 N C-1
  2. Write the final answer with proper unit.
Final Answer: 54.0 N C-1
Numerical 9. Find radiation pressure for complete absorption when intensity is 90 W m-2.
JEE Advanced

Given: I = 90 W m-2

Formula:

c=νλ, E=hν, E=cB, P=I/c, Id=C(dV/dt)
  1. P = I/c = 90/(3×108) = 3.00e-07 N m-2
  2. Write the final answer with proper unit.
Final Answer: 3.00e-07 N m-2
Numerical 10. A capacitor has C = 10 pF and dV/dt = 2×109 V s-1. Find displacement current.
CBSE

Given: C=10 pF, dV/dt=2×109 V s-1

Formula:

c=νλ, E=hν, E=cB, P=I/c, Id=C(dV/dt)
  1. Id=C dV/dt = 10×10-12 × 2×109 = 2.00e-02 A
  2. Write the final answer with proper unit.
Final Answer: 2.00e-02 A
Numerical 11. Find frequency for wavelength 122 nm.
CBSE

Given: λ = 122 nm = 122×10-9 m

Formula:

c=νλ, E=hν, E=cB, P=I/c, Id=C(dV/dt)
  1. ν = c/λ = 3×108/(122×10-9) = 2.46e+15 Hz
  2. Write the final answer with proper unit.
Final Answer: 2.46e+15 Hz
Numerical 12. Find photon energy for frequency 14×1014 Hz.
NEET

Given: ν = 14×1014 Hz

Formula:

c=νλ, E=hν, E=cB, P=I/c, Id=C(dV/dt)
  1. E = hν = 6.63×10-34 × 14×1014 = 9.28e-19 J
  2. Write the final answer with proper unit.
Final Answer: 9.28e-19 J
Numerical 13. Magnetic field amplitude is 230 nT. Find electric field amplitude.
JEE Main

Given: B0 = 230 nT

Formula:

c=νλ, E=hν, E=cB, P=I/c, Id=C(dV/dt)
  1. E0 = cB0 = 3×108 × 230×10-9 = 69.0 N C-1
  2. Write the final answer with proper unit.
Final Answer: 69.0 N C-1
Numerical 14. Find radiation pressure for complete absorption when intensity is 140 W m-2.
JEE Advanced

Given: I = 140 W m-2

Formula:

c=νλ, E=hν, E=cB, P=I/c, Id=C(dV/dt)
  1. P = I/c = 140/(3×108) = 4.67e-07 N m-2
  2. Write the final answer with proper unit.
Final Answer: 4.67e-07 N m-2
Numerical 15. A capacitor has C = 15 pF and dV/dt = 2×109 V s-1. Find displacement current.
CBSE

Given: C=15 pF, dV/dt=2×109 V s-1

Formula:

c=νλ, E=hν, E=cB, P=I/c, Id=C(dV/dt)
  1. Id=C dV/dt = 15×10-12 × 2×109 = 3.00e-02 A
  2. Write the final answer with proper unit.
Final Answer: 3.00e-02 A
Numerical 16. Find frequency for wavelength 132 nm.
CBSE

Given: λ = 132 nm = 132×10-9 m

Formula:

c=νλ, E=hν, E=cB, P=I/c, Id=C(dV/dt)
  1. ν = c/λ = 3×108/(132×10-9) = 2.27e+15 Hz
  2. Write the final answer with proper unit.
Final Answer: 2.27e+15 Hz
Numerical 17. Find photon energy for frequency 19×1014 Hz.
NEET

Given: ν = 19×1014 Hz

Formula:

c=νλ, E=hν, E=cB, P=I/c, Id=C(dV/dt)
  1. E = hν = 6.63×10-34 × 19×1014 = 1.26e-18 J
  2. Write the final answer with proper unit.
Final Answer: 1.26e-18 J
Numerical 18. Magnetic field amplitude is 280 nT. Find electric field amplitude.
JEE Main

Given: B0 = 280 nT

Formula:

c=νλ, E=hν, E=cB, P=I/c, Id=C(dV/dt)
  1. E0 = cB0 = 3×108 × 280×10-9 = 84.0 N C-1
  2. Write the final answer with proper unit.
Final Answer: 84.0 N C-1
Numerical 19. Find radiation pressure for complete absorption when intensity is 190 W m-2.
JEE Advanced

Given: I = 190 W m-2

Formula:

c=νλ, E=hν, E=cB, P=I/c, Id=C(dV/dt)
  1. P = I/c = 190/(3×108) = 6.33e-07 N m-2
  2. Write the final answer with proper unit.
Final Answer: 6.33e-07 N m-2
Numerical 20. A capacitor has C = 20 pF and dV/dt = 2×109 V s-1. Find displacement current.
CBSE

Given: C=20 pF, dV/dt=2×109 V s-1

Formula:

c=νλ, E=hν, E=cB, P=I/c, Id=C(dV/dt)
  1. Id=C dV/dt = 20×10-12 × 2×109 = 4.00e-02 A
  2. Write the final answer with proper unit.
Final Answer: 4.00e-02 A
Numerical 21. Find frequency for wavelength 142 nm.
CBSE

Given: λ = 142 nm = 142×10-9 m

Formula:

c=νλ, E=hν, E=cB, P=I/c, Id=C(dV/dt)
  1. ν = c/λ = 3×108/(142×10-9) = 2.11e+15 Hz
  2. Write the final answer with proper unit.
Final Answer: 2.11e+15 Hz
Numerical 22. Find photon energy for frequency 24×1014 Hz.
NEET

Given: ν = 24×1014 Hz

Formula:

c=νλ, E=hν, E=cB, P=I/c, Id=C(dV/dt)
  1. E = hν = 6.63×10-34 × 24×1014 = 1.59e-18 J
  2. Write the final answer with proper unit.
Final Answer: 1.59e-18 J
Numerical 23. Magnetic field amplitude is 330 nT. Find electric field amplitude.
JEE Main

Given: B0 = 330 nT

Formula:

c=νλ, E=hν, E=cB, P=I/c, Id=C(dV/dt)
  1. E0 = cB0 = 3×108 × 330×10-9 = 99.0 N C-1
  2. Write the final answer with proper unit.
Final Answer: 99.0 N C-1
Numerical 24. Find radiation pressure for complete absorption when intensity is 240 W m-2.
JEE Advanced

Given: I = 240 W m-2

Formula:

c=νλ, E=hν, E=cB, P=I/c, Id=C(dV/dt)
  1. P = I/c = 240/(3×108) = 8.00e-07 N m-2
  2. Write the final answer with proper unit.
Final Answer: 8.00e-07 N m-2
Numerical 25. A capacitor has C = 25 pF and dV/dt = 2×109 V s-1. Find displacement current.
CBSE

Given: C=25 pF, dV/dt=2×109 V s-1

Formula:

c=νλ, E=hν, E=cB, P=I/c, Id=C(dV/dt)
  1. Id=C dV/dt = 25×10-12 × 2×109 = 5.00e-02 A
  2. Write the final answer with proper unit.
Final Answer: 5.00e-02 A
Numerical 26. Find frequency for wavelength 152 nm.
CBSE

Given: λ = 152 nm = 152×10-9 m

Formula:

c=νλ, E=hν, E=cB, P=I/c, Id=C(dV/dt)
  1. ν = c/λ = 3×108/(152×10-9) = 1.97e+15 Hz
  2. Write the final answer with proper unit.
Final Answer: 1.97e+15 Hz
Numerical 27. Find photon energy for frequency 29×1014 Hz.
NEET

Given: ν = 29×1014 Hz

Formula:

c=νλ, E=hν, E=cB, P=I/c, Id=C(dV/dt)
  1. E = hν = 6.63×10-34 × 29×1014 = 1.92e-18 J
  2. Write the final answer with proper unit.
Final Answer: 1.92e-18 J
Numerical 28. Magnetic field amplitude is 380 nT. Find electric field amplitude.
JEE Main

Given: B0 = 380 nT

Formula:

c=νλ, E=hν, E=cB, P=I/c, Id=C(dV/dt)
  1. E0 = cB0 = 3×108 × 380×10-9 = 114.0 N C-1
  2. Write the final answer with proper unit.
Final Answer: 114.0 N C-1
Numerical 29. Find radiation pressure for complete absorption when intensity is 290 W m-2.
JEE Advanced

Given: I = 290 W m-2

Formula:

c=νλ, E=hν, E=cB, P=I/c, Id=C(dV/dt)
  1. P = I/c = 290/(3×108) = 9.67e-07 N m-2
  2. Write the final answer with proper unit.
Final Answer: 9.67e-07 N m-2
Numerical 30. A capacitor has C = 30 pF and dV/dt = 2×109 V s-1. Find displacement current.
CBSE

Given: C=30 pF, dV/dt=2×109 V s-1

Formula:

c=νλ, E=hν, E=cB, P=I/c, Id=C(dV/dt)
  1. Id=C dV/dt = 30×10-12 × 2×109 = 6.00e-02 A
  2. Write the final answer with proper unit.
Final Answer: 6.00e-02 A
Numerical 31. Find frequency for wavelength 162 nm.
CBSE

Given: λ = 162 nm = 162×10-9 m

Formula:

c=νλ, E=hν, E=cB, P=I/c, Id=C(dV/dt)
  1. ν = c/λ = 3×108/(162×10-9) = 1.85e+15 Hz
  2. Write the final answer with proper unit.
Final Answer: 1.85e+15 Hz
Numerical 32. Find photon energy for frequency 34×1014 Hz.
NEET

Given: ν = 34×1014 Hz

Formula:

c=νλ, E=hν, E=cB, P=I/c, Id=C(dV/dt)
  1. E = hν = 6.63×10-34 × 34×1014 = 2.25e-18 J
  2. Write the final answer with proper unit.
Final Answer: 2.25e-18 J
Numerical 33. Magnetic field amplitude is 430 nT. Find electric field amplitude.
JEE Main

Given: B0 = 430 nT

Formula:

c=νλ, E=hν, E=cB, P=I/c, Id=C(dV/dt)
  1. E0 = cB0 = 3×108 × 430×10-9 = 129.0 N C-1
  2. Write the final answer with proper unit.
Final Answer: 129.0 N C-1
Numerical 34. Find radiation pressure for complete absorption when intensity is 340 W m-2.
JEE Advanced

Given: I = 340 W m-2

Formula:

c=νλ, E=hν, E=cB, P=I/c, Id=C(dV/dt)
  1. P = I/c = 340/(3×108) = 1.13e-06 N m-2
  2. Write the final answer with proper unit.
Final Answer: 1.13e-06 N m-2
Numerical 35. A capacitor has C = 35 pF and dV/dt = 2×109 V s-1. Find displacement current.
CBSE

Given: C=35 pF, dV/dt=2×109 V s-1

Formula:

c=νλ, E=hν, E=cB, P=I/c, Id=C(dV/dt)
  1. Id=C dV/dt = 35×10-12 × 2×109 = 7.00e-02 A
  2. Write the final answer with proper unit.
Final Answer: 7.00e-02 A
Numerical 36. Find frequency for wavelength 172 nm.
CBSE

Given: λ = 172 nm = 172×10-9 m

Formula:

c=νλ, E=hν, E=cB, P=I/c, Id=C(dV/dt)
  1. ν = c/λ = 3×108/(172×10-9) = 1.74e+15 Hz
  2. Write the final answer with proper unit.
Final Answer: 1.74e+15 Hz
Numerical 37. Find photon energy for frequency 39×1014 Hz.
NEET

Given: ν = 39×1014 Hz

Formula:

c=νλ, E=hν, E=cB, P=I/c, Id=C(dV/dt)
  1. E = hν = 6.63×10-34 × 39×1014 = 2.59e-18 J
  2. Write the final answer with proper unit.
Final Answer: 2.59e-18 J
Numerical 38. Magnetic field amplitude is 480 nT. Find electric field amplitude.
JEE Main

Given: B0 = 480 nT

Formula:

c=νλ, E=hν, E=cB, P=I/c, Id=C(dV/dt)
  1. E0 = cB0 = 3×108 × 480×10-9 = 144.0 N C-1
  2. Write the final answer with proper unit.
Final Answer: 144.0 N C-1
Numerical 39. Find radiation pressure for complete absorption when intensity is 390 W m-2.
JEE Advanced

Given: I = 390 W m-2

Formula:

c=νλ, E=hν, E=cB, P=I/c, Id=C(dV/dt)
  1. P = I/c = 390/(3×108) = 1.30e-06 N m-2
  2. Write the final answer with proper unit.
Final Answer: 1.30e-06 N m-2
Numerical 40. A capacitor has C = 40 pF and dV/dt = 2×109 V s-1. Find displacement current.
CBSE

Given: C=40 pF, dV/dt=2×109 V s-1

Formula:

c=νλ, E=hν, E=cB, P=I/c, Id=C(dV/dt)
  1. Id=C dV/dt = 40×10-12 × 2×109 = 8.00e-02 A
  2. Write the final answer with proper unit.
Final Answer: 8.00e-02 A
Numerical 41. Find frequency for wavelength 182 nm.
CBSE

Given: λ = 182 nm = 182×10-9 m

Formula:

c=νλ, E=hν, E=cB, P=I/c, Id=C(dV/dt)
  1. ν = c/λ = 3×108/(182×10-9) = 1.65e+15 Hz
  2. Write the final answer with proper unit.
Final Answer: 1.65e+15 Hz
Numerical 42. Find photon energy for frequency 44×1014 Hz.
NEET

Given: ν = 44×1014 Hz

Formula:

c=νλ, E=hν, E=cB, P=I/c, Id=C(dV/dt)
  1. E = hν = 6.63×10-34 × 44×1014 = 2.92e-18 J
  2. Write the final answer with proper unit.
Final Answer: 2.92e-18 J
Numerical 43. Magnetic field amplitude is 530 nT. Find electric field amplitude.
JEE Main

Given: B0 = 530 nT

Formula:

c=νλ, E=hν, E=cB, P=I/c, Id=C(dV/dt)
  1. E0 = cB0 = 3×108 × 530×10-9 = 159.0 N C-1
  2. Write the final answer with proper unit.
Final Answer: 159.0 N C-1
Numerical 44. Find radiation pressure for complete absorption when intensity is 440 W m-2.
JEE Advanced

Given: I = 440 W m-2

Formula:

c=νλ, E=hν, E=cB, P=I/c, Id=C(dV/dt)
  1. P = I/c = 440/(3×108) = 1.47e-06 N m-2
  2. Write the final answer with proper unit.
Final Answer: 1.47e-06 N m-2
Numerical 45. A capacitor has C = 45 pF and dV/dt = 2×109 V s-1. Find displacement current.
CBSE

Given: C=45 pF, dV/dt=2×109 V s-1

Formula:

c=νλ, E=hν, E=cB, P=I/c, Id=C(dV/dt)
  1. Id=C dV/dt = 45×10-12 × 2×109 = 9.00e-02 A
  2. Write the final answer with proper unit.
Final Answer: 9.00e-02 A
Numerical 46. Find frequency for wavelength 192 nm.
CBSE

Given: λ = 192 nm = 192×10-9 m

Formula:

c=νλ, E=hν, E=cB, P=I/c, Id=C(dV/dt)
  1. ν = c/λ = 3×108/(192×10-9) = 1.56e+15 Hz
  2. Write the final answer with proper unit.
Final Answer: 1.56e+15 Hz
Numerical 47. Find photon energy for frequency 49×1014 Hz.
NEET

Given: ν = 49×1014 Hz

Formula:

c=νλ, E=hν, E=cB, P=I/c, Id=C(dV/dt)
  1. E = hν = 6.63×10-34 × 49×1014 = 3.25e-18 J
  2. Write the final answer with proper unit.
Final Answer: 3.25e-18 J
Numerical 48. Magnetic field amplitude is 580 nT. Find electric field amplitude.
JEE Main

Given: B0 = 580 nT

Formula:

c=νλ, E=hν, E=cB, P=I/c, Id=C(dV/dt)
  1. E0 = cB0 = 3×108 × 580×10-9 = 174.0 N C-1
  2. Write the final answer with proper unit.
Final Answer: 174.0 N C-1
Numerical 49. Find radiation pressure for complete absorption when intensity is 490 W m-2.
JEE Advanced

Given: I = 490 W m-2

Formula:

c=νλ, E=hν, E=cB, P=I/c, Id=C(dV/dt)
  1. P = I/c = 490/(3×108) = 1.63e-06 N m-2
  2. Write the final answer with proper unit.
Final Answer: 1.63e-06 N m-2
Numerical 50. A capacitor has C = 50 pF and dV/dt = 2×109 V s-1. Find displacement current.
CBSE

Given: C=50 pF, dV/dt=2×109 V s-1

Formula:

c=νλ, E=hν, E=cB, P=I/c, Id=C(dV/dt)
  1. Id=C dV/dt = 50×10-12 × 2×109 = 1.00e-01 A
  2. Write the final answer with proper unit.
Final Answer: 1.00e-01 A

Section 15: Super Quick Revision Table

Must-remember formulasId = ε0E/dtc = 1/√(μ0ε0)E0/B0 = cS = (E × B)/μ0
Common mistakes
  • Forgetting displacement current in capacitor gap.
  • Writing E/B as 1/c instead of c.
  • Mixing wavelength order in spectrum.
  • Using peak value instead of RMS or average value.
  • Forgetting radiation pressure doubles for reflector.
ConceptOne-line revision
ProductionAccelerated charges produce EM waves.
NatureEM waves are transverse and can be polarised.
EnergyEnergy is equally shared between electric and magnetic fields.
MomentumRadiation carries momentum p=E/c.
SpectrumFrom radio to gamma, wavelength decreases and energy increases.

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