Physics-Properties of EM Waves

NEET Physics Properties of EM Waves Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Medium-Class 12

Assertion (A): An electric dipole is a basic source of electromagnetic waves. | Reason (R): A displacement current arises due to an oscillating electric dipole.

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 C

Detailed Explanation

According to the NCERT context, an electric dipole is a basic source of electromagnetic waves due to oscillating charges, not due to displacement current.

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