Physics-EM Spectrum

NEET Physics EM Spectrum Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Easy-Class 12

Assertion (A): A time-varying electric field can generate a magnetic field. | Reason (R): Maxwell suggested an inconsistency in Ampere’s circuital law which led to this conclusion.

A

Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

B

Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

C

A is true but R is false.

D

A is false.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

Maxwell proposed that a time-varying electric field generates a magnetic field, resolving the inconsistency he found in Ampere's circuital law, as mentioned in the NCERT context.

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