NEET Physics Properties of EM Waves Assertion Reason Question
Assertion (A): Accelerated charged particles radiate electromagnetic waves.
Reason (R): The wavelength of electromagnetic waves is only determined by the speed of light in vacuum.
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
A is true, but R is false.
A is false.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The assertion is true as accelerated charged particles do radiate electromagnetic waves. However, the reason is false; the wavelength of electromagnetic waves is not solely determined by the speed of light in vacuum but also by the frequency of the source.
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