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The R.M.S. value of an electric field of the light coming from the sun is 720 N C-1. Calculate the average total energy density of the electromagnetic wave. 

Important Questions on Electromagnetic Waves

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What is microwave oven? Explain its principle of working,
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What does an electromagnetic wave consists of? On what factors does its velocity in vacuum depend?
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Write the order of frequency range and one use of each of the following electromagnetic radiation.
(i) Radiowaves
(ii) Ultraviolet rays
(iii) Gamma rays
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Suppose that the electric field amplitude of an electromagnetic wave is E0=120 N C-1 and its frequency is 50 MHz.
(i) Determine B0,ω,k and λ.
(ii) Write expression for E and B.
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Find the energy stored in a 90 cm length of a laser beam operating at 10 mW.
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Experimental observations have shown that x-rays
(i) Travel in vacuum with a speed of 3×108 m s-1
(ii) Shows the phenomena of diffraction and can be polarised.
What conclusion is drawn about the nature of X-rays from each of these observations?
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The following table gives the wavelength range of some constituents of the electromagnetic spectrum. Select the wavelength range and name the electromagnetic waves that are
(i) Widely used in the remote switches of household electronic devices.
(ii) Produced in nuclear reactions.

S. No. Wavelength
1 1 mm to 700 nm
2 400 nm to 1000 nm
3 1 mm to 10-3 nm
4 <10-3 nm

 

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Give the frequency range and source of production of X-rays. Also write two uses of X-rays.