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What are electromagnetic waves?

Important Questions on Electromagnetic Waves

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How are the electric vector E, the magnetic vector B and velocity vector C oriented in an electromagnetic wave?
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Which of the following pairs of components of E and B would generate a plane electromagnetic wave propagating along Z- direction?

(i)Ex,By(ii)Ey,Bx,(iii)Ex,Bx;(iv)Ey,By(v)Ex,Bz;(vi)Ez,Bx.

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What is the ratio of the speed of gamma rays to that of radio waves in a vacuum?
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Name any two electromagnetic waves. State anyone similarity and one difference between them.
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Draw a sketch of electromagnetic spectrum, showing relative positions of UV, IR, X-rays and microwaves with respect to visible light. State approximate wavelength of any two. 
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Name an electromagnetic wave that is used in the radar system used in aircraft navigation.
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Name the waves used in radar. Give order of their wavelength. Explain why these particular waves are used in radar.
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Name the part of the electromagnetic spectrum which is : (I) suitable for radar system used in aircraft navigation.