Physics-Properties of EM Waves

NEET Physics Properties of EM Waves MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-diagram based-Easy-Class 12

A diagram shows a parallel plate capacitor with changing electric field between the plates. Which component of the electromagnetic wave is responsible for generating a magnetic field within the capacitor?

Question diagram
A

Displacement current

B

Conduction current

C

Static electric field

D

Static magnetic field

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The displacement current, arising from a time-varying electric field, acts as a source of the magnetic field, similar to conduction current, as stated in the NCERT context.

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