Physics-Maxwell's Equations

NEET Physics Maxwell's Equations MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Hard-Class 12

In Maxwell's equations, which mathematical relationship correctly represents the speed of electromagnetic waves in a vacuum?

A

c = 1 / sqrt(μ₀ε₀)

B

c = μ₀ / ε₀

C

c = 1 / (μ₀ε₀)

D

c = sqrt(μ₀ε₀)

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The speed of light in a vacuum, c, is given by the equation c = 1 / sqrt(μ₀ε₀) as per Maxwell's equations, where μ₀ is the permeability and ε₀ is the permittivity of free space.

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