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    XII PHYSICS ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES 09/07/24

    WORKSHEET – 2
    1. One requires 11 eV of energy to dissociate a carbon monoxide molecule into carbon and oxygen atoms.
    The minimum frequency of the appropriate electromagnetic radiation to achieve the dissociation lies in, (a)
    visible region (b) infrared region (c) ultraviolet region (d) microwave region.
    2. A linearly polarized electromagnetic wave given as E=E0^icos(kz−ωt) is incident normally on a
    perfectly reflecting infinite wall at z = a. Assuming that the material of the wall is optically inactive, the
    reflected wave will be given as
    a.Er = −E0 i cos(kz − ωt) b. Er = E0i cos(kz + ωt) c. Er = −E0i sin(kz + ωt) d. Er = E0i sin(kz − ωt)
    3. If E and B represent electric and magnetic field vectors of the electromagnetic wave, the direction of
    propagation of electromagnetic wave is along ----------.
    4. An electromognetic wave travels in vacuum along z direction: E=(E1i+E2j)cos(kz −ωt).
    Choose the correct options from the following: (a) The associated magnetic field is given as B=1/C(E 1i-
    E2j)cos(kz −ωt). (b) The associated magnetic field is given as B=1/C(E 1i-E2j)cos(kz −ωt). (c) The given
    electromagnetic field is circularly polarised. (d) The given electromagnetic wave is plane polarised.
    5. An electromagnetic wave travelling along z-axis is given as E = E0cos(kz−ωt). Choose the correct option
    from the following,

    6. A plane electromagnetic wave propagating along x-direction can have the following pairs of E and B.
    (a) Ex, By (b) Ey, Bz (c) Bx,Ey (d) Ez,By
    7. A charged particle oscillates about its mean equilibrium position with a frequency of 109 Hz. The
    electromagnetic waves produced
    (a) will have frequency of 109 Hz (b) will have frequency of 2 x 109 Hz (c) will have wavelength of
    0.3 m (d) fall in the region of radio waves.
    8. The source of electromagnetic waves can be a charge,
    (a) moving with a constant velocity (b) moving in a circular orbit (c) at rest (d) falling in an electric field
    9. Why does microwave oven heats up a food item containing water molecules most efficiently?
    10. A variable frequency AC source is connected to a capacitor. How will the displacement current
    change with decrease in frequency?
    11. Show that the magnetic field B at a point in between the plates of a parallel-plate capacitor during
    charging is (ϵ0μr/2) dE/dt.
    12. Electromagnetic waves with wavelength
    (i) λ1, is used in satellite communication. (ii) λ2, is used to kill germs in water purifier.
    (iii) λ3, is used to detect leakage of oil in underground pipelines. (iv) λ4, is used to improve visibility
    in runways during fog and mist conditions.
    (a) Identify and name the part of electromagnetic spectrum to which these radiations belong.
    (b) Arrange these wavelengths in ascending order of their magnitude.
    (c) Write one more application of each.
    13. You are given a 2 μF parallel plate capacitor. How would you establish an instantaneous
    displacement current of 1 mA in the space between its plates?
    14. To which part of the electromagnetic spectrum does a wave of frequency 5 x 1019 Hz belong?
    15. Welders wear special goggles or face masks with glass windows to protect their eyes from
    electromagnetic radiation. Name the radiations and write the range of their frequency.
    16. .Name the electromagnetic waves which
    (i) maintain the earth’s warmth and
    (ii) are used in aircraft navigation.

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