AIPMT PRELIMS2009Physics-Electromagnetic Waves

AIPMT PRELIMS 2009 Physics Wave Equation MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

The electric field part of an electromagnetic wave in a medium is represented by Eₓ = 0; Eᵧ = 2.5 N/C cos [(2π × 10⁶ rad/m) t − (π × 10⁻² rad/s) x]; E𝓏 = 0. The wave is:

A

moving along x direction with frequency 10⁶ Hz and wavelength 100 m.

B

moving along x direction with frequency 10⁶ Hz and wave length 200 m.

C

moving along −x direction with frequency 10⁶ Hz and wave length 200 m.

D

moving along y direction with frequency 2π × 10⁶ Hz and wave length 200 m.

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

The wave is moving in the positive x direction with a frequency of 10⁶ Hz and a wavelength of 200 m, as derived from the given equation.

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