Electromagnetic waveform given by the electric field:    \(\vec E=E_0[\hat{i}+\hat{j}\cos(\omega t-kx)]\) is established in space.
The magnetic field associated with the wave has the amplitude:
1. \(\dfrac{E_0}{c}\) 2. \(\dfrac{2E_0}{c}\)
3. \(\dfrac{\sqrt2E_0}{c}\) 4. zero

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A plane electromagnetic wave is given by its electric field:    \(\vec {E}=\vec {E_0}\cos\dfrac{\omega}{c}(ct-\beta x)\)
where \(\omega\) and \(\beta\) are constants, \(t\) is the time and \(x\) represents the \(x\text-\)coordinate. \(c\) is the speed of the light in vacuum.
The value of \(\beta,\)
1. cannot be less than \(1\).
2. equals \(1\), always.
3. cannot be greater than \(1\).
4. can be any non-zero value.
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A plane electromagnetic wavefront is incident at an angle of \(30^{\circ}\) onto a flat surface. The difference between the arrival times of the wave at the points \(A\) and \(B\) is \(T,\) where \(AB=L.\) Then, the speed of the wavefront in the medium is:
1. \(\dfrac{L}{T}\) 2. \(\dfrac{2L}{T}\)
3. \(\dfrac{L}{2T}\) 4. \(\dfrac{\sqrt3L}{T}\)
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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

Choose the correct options:  
1. only (A)
2. only (B)
3. only (A) & (B)
4. (A), (B), (C)
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An incident light beam of power \(P\) falls on a flat surface, at an angle of incidence of \(60^{\circ}.\) \(50\%\) of the beam is absorbed and the remaining reflected. The force exerted on the surface is:
1. \(\dfrac{P}{c}\) 2. \(\dfrac{P}{2c}\)
3. \(\dfrac{\sqrt3P}{c}\) 4. \(\dfrac{\sqrt3P}{2c}\)
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In a plane polarised electromagnetic wave of wavelength \(\lambda,\) the electric field at a certain point \(P\) has the value \(\vec E_P(t).\)  At a different point \(Q,\) the electric field is \(\vec E_Q(t).\) If \(\vec E_{P}\) and \(\vec E_{Q}\) are in phase with each other, then the component of \(\overrightarrow {PQ}\) along the direction of propagation equals:
1. Zero
2. \(\lambda\)
3.  \(n\lambda,\) where \(n\) is an integer
4. \(2n\lambda,\) where \(n\) is an integer
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A plane electromagnetic waveform given by:    \(\vec {E}_1=E_0\hat j\sin(\omega t-kx)\)
propagates along the \(x\)-axis. A second waveform given by:    \(\vec {E}_2=E_0\hat k\sin(\omega t-kx)\)
is also allowed to propagate. The magnetic field has the amplitude: (Assume speed of light in vacuum is \(c\))
 
1. \(\dfrac{E_0}{c}\) 2. \(\dfrac{E_0}{2c}\)
3. \(\dfrac{\sqrt2E_0}{c}\) 4. Zero
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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. \(2\sqrt2\)
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When an electromagnetic wave of frequency \(f_0\) undergoes refraction at the interface of two transparent (non-absorbing) media, the frequency of the transmitted wave is \(f_t.\) Then:
1. \(f_t=f_0\)
2. \(f_t>f_0\)
3. \(f_t<f_0\)
4. \(f_t\neq f_0\)
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Given below are two statements: 
Statement I: Electromagnetic waves are radiated when a charged particle undergoes SHM.
Statement II: Electromagnetic waves propagate energy in the direction of the electric field of the wave.
 
1. Statement I is incorrect and Statement II is correct.
2. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
3. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
4. Statement I is correct and Statement II is incorrect.
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