NEET2020Physics-Electromagnetic Waves

NEET 2020 Physics Wave Properties MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

The ratio of contributions made by the electric field and magnetic field components to the intensity of an electromagnetic wave is: (c = speed of electromagnetic waves)

A

1 : c

B

1 : c²

C

c : 1

D

1 : 1

Correct Answer

Option D

Detailed Explanation

The intensity of an electromagnetic wave is equally contributed by the electric and magnetic fields, hence the ratio is 1:1.

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