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UNIT - V

E.M. WAVES
FIFTEEN YEARS BOARD PROBLEMS
CBSE 2024
1. The phase difference between electric field ⃗E and magnetic field ⃗B
⃗ in an electromagnetic
wave propagating along z- axis is -
π π
(A) Zero (B) π (C) 2 (D) 4

2. What is meant by displacement current? How is this current different from the
conduction current? A capacitor is being charged by a source of emf. Justify the
continuity of current in the circuit.
3. Explain the following giving reasons :
(i) Electromagnetic waves differ considerably in their mode of interaction with
matter.
(ii) Food items to be heated in microwave oven must contain water.
(iii) Welders wear face mask with glasses during welding.
4. Name the electromagnetic waves with their wavelength range which are used for
(A) FM radio broadcast
(B) detection of fracture in bones
(C) treatment of muscular strain

CBSE 2023
1. ⃗E and ⃗⃗⃗B represent the electric and the magnetic field of an electro-magnetic wave
respectively. The direction of propagation of the wave is along
(a) ⃗⃗⃗
B (b) ⃗E (c) ⃗E × ⃗B
⃗ (d) ⃗B
⃗ × ⃗E

2. The ratio of the magnitudes of the electric field and magnetic field of a plane
electromagnetic wave is
1 1
(a) c (b) (c) 1 (d)
c c2

3. An electromagnetic wave is produced by a charge


(a) moving with a constant velocity
(b) moving with a constant speed parallel to a magnetic field
(c) moving with an acceleration
(d) at rest
4.

(a) How are infrared waves produced ? Why are these waves referred to as heat waves ?
Give any two uses of infrared waves.
OR
(b) How are X-rays produced ? Give any two uses of these.
CBSE 2022
1. Electromagnetic waves of wavelengths λ1 , λ2 and λ3 are Used in radar systems, in water purifiers
and in remote switches of TV, respectively.
(i) Identify the electromagnetic waves, and
(ii) Write one source of each of them.
CBSE 2020
1. Write the mathematical form of Ampere-Maxwell circuital law.
2. Differentiate between conduction current and displacement current.
3. How is displacement current produced between the plates of a parallel plate capacitor during charging ?
4. (a) Write the expression for the speed of light in a material medium of relative permittivity ∈r and relative
magnetic permeabilityμr . (b) Write the wavelength range and name of the electromagnetic
waves which are used in (i) radar systems for aircraft navigation, and (ii) Earth satellites to observe the
growth of the crops.

CBSE 2019
1. Which part of the electromagnetic spectrum is used in RADAR ? Give its frequency range.
2. How are electromagnetic waves produced by accelerating charges ?
3. A capacitor made of two parallel plates, each of area ‘A’ and separation ‘d’ is charged by an external dc
source. Show that during charging, the displacement current inside the capacitor is the same as the current
charging the capacitor.
4. The small ozone layer on top of the stratosphere is crucial for human survival. Why ?
5. Illustrate by giving suitable examples, how you can show that electromagnetic waves carry both energy and
momentum.
6. A parallel plate capacitor of plate area A each and separation d, is being charged by an ac source. Show that
the displacement current inside the capacitor is the same as the current charging the capacitor.
7. How are electromagnetic waves produced by oscillating charges ? What is the source of the energy
associated with the em waves ?

CBSE 2018
1. Name the electromagnetic radiations used for (a) water purification, and (b) eye surgery. (1)
2. (A) Why are infra-red waves often called heat waves ? Explain.
(B) What do you understand by the statement, ‘‘Electromagnetic waves transport momentum’’ ? (2)
CBSE 2017

1. Do electromagnetic waves carry energy and momentum ?. (1)


2. Identify the electromagnetic waves whose wavelengths vary as (2)
A. 10–12 m < λ < 10–8 m
B. 10–3 m < λ < 10–1 m
Write one use for each.
CBSE 2016

1. How are electromagnetic waves produce ? What is the source of energy of these waves ? Write
mathematical expressions for electric and magnetic fields of an electromagnetic wave propagating along the
z-axis. Write any two important properties of electromagnetic waves .(3)

CBSE 2015
1. How are electromagnetic waves produced ? What is the source of the energy carried by a propagating
electromagnetic wave ? Identify the electromagnetic radiations used
(i) in remote switches of household electronic devices; and
(ii) as diagnostic tool in medicine. (3)

CBSE 2014

1. To which part of the electromagnetic spectrum does a wave of frequency 5 × 1019 Hz belong? (1)
2. Considering the case of a parallel plate capacitor being charged, show how one is required to generalise
Ampere’s circuital law to include the term due to displacement current.? (2)

CBSE 2013

1. Welders wear special goggles or face masks with glass windows to protect their eyes from electromagnetic
radiations. Name the radiations and write the range of their frequency. (1)
2. A capacitor, made of two parallel plates each of plate area A and separation d, is being charged by an
external ac source. Show that the displacement current inside the capacitor is the same as the current
charging the capacitor. (2)

CBSE 2012

1. What are the directions of electric and magnetic field vectors relative to each other and relative to the
direction of propagation of electromagnetic waves? (1)
2. A capacitor of capacitance of ‘C’ is being charged by connecting it across a dc source along with an
ammeter. Will the ammeter show a momentary deflection during the process of charging? If so, how would
you explain this momentary deflection and the resulting continuity of current in the circuit? Write the
expression for the current inside the capacitor. (2)

CBSE 2011

1. How are radio waves produced?. (1)


OR
How are microwaves produced?
OR
How are X-rays produced?
2. A parallel plate capacitor is being charged by a time varying current. Explain briefly how Ampere’s circuital
law is generalized to incorporate the effect due to the displacement current. (2)

CBSE 2010
1. Name the part of electromagnetic spectrum whose wavelength lies in the range of 10-10 m. Give its one use.
(1)
OR
Which of the following has the shortest wavelength:
Microwaves, Ultraviolet rays, X-rays
OR
Arrange the following in descending order of wavelength:
X-rays, Radio waves, Blue light, Infrared light
2. Draw a sketch of a plane electromagnetic wave propagating along the z-direction. Depict clearly the
directions of electric and magnetic fields varying sinusoidally with z. (2)

CBSE 2009

1. Name the EM waves used for studying crystal structure of solids. What is its frequency range? (1)
2. Answer the following questions :
(a) Optical and radio telescopes are built on the ground while X-ray astronomy is possible only from
satellites orbiting the Earth. Why?
(b) The small ozone layer on top of the stratosphere is crucial for human survival. Why? (2)

CBSE 2008

1. Identify the part of the electromagnetic spectrum to which the following wavelengths belong: (1)
A. 10-1 m
B. 10-12 m
2. What is meant by the transverse nature of electromagnetic waves ? Draw a diagram showing the
propagation of an electromagnetic wave along the x-direction, indicating clearly the directions of the
oscillating electric and magnetic fields associated with it. (2)

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