Electromagnetic Waves and Communication System — Practice Quiz
Maharashtra Board · Class 11 · Physics
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What is the speed of electromagnetic waves in vacuum?
Calculate the wavelength of radio waves of frequency 1 MHz in air.
Which of the following waves has the highest frequency in the electromagnetic spectrum?
If the electric field amplitude in an EM wave is 100 V/m, what is the magnetic field amplitude?
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In an electromagnetic wave, the electric field E and magnetic field B are:
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Perpendicular to each other, Perpendicular to the direction of propagation, In phase with each other
In an EM wave, E and B fields are mutually perpendicular, both perpendicular to the direction of propagation (making EM waves transverse), and they oscillate in phase with the same frequency.
Which waves are used for microwave ovens?
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Microwaves
Microwave ovens use microwaves (frequency ~2.45 GHz) because they are efficiently absorbed by water molecules in food, causing them to vibrate and generate heat through molecular friction.
Calculate the range of a TV transmitter antenna of height 125 m. (Take R = 6400 km)
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40 km
Using the formula d = √(2Rh), where R = 6400×10³ m and h = 125 m. d = √(2×6400×10³×125) = √(1.6×10⁹) = 40×10³ m = 40 km. This is the line-of-sight range.
Which type of waves are primarily used for AM radio broadcasting?
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Ground waves
AM radio (frequency < 2 MHz) uses ground wave propagation. These waves follow the Earth's curvature and are suitable for local broadcasting, though they have limited range due to ground absorption.
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