NEET2024Physics-Electromagnetic Waves

NEET 2024 Physics Properties of EM Waves MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Easy-Class 12

The property which is not of an electromagnetic wave travelling in free space is that:

A

they travel with a speed equal to 1/√(μ₀ε₀).

B

they originate from charges moving with uniform speed.

C

they are transverse in nature.

D

the energy density in electric field is equal to energy density in magnetic field.

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

Electromagnetic waves are generated by accelerating charges, not charges moving with uniform speed. All other properties are true for electromagnetic waves.

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