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The magnetic field of a plane electromagnetic wave in vacuum is...
The magnetic field of a plane electromagnetic wave in vacuum is given by:
Consider the following statements regarding this wave:
(A) The wave propagates in the negative y-direction.
(B) The corresponding electric field oscillates along the negative z-direction.
(C) The amplitudes of the electric and magnetic fields are related by .
(D) The electric and magnetic fields oscillate in phase with each other.
Choose the correct combination of statements from the options given below:
Consider the following statements regarding this wave:
(A) The wave propagates in the negative y-direction.
(B) The corresponding electric field oscillates along the negative z-direction.
(C) The amplitudes of the electric and magnetic fields are related by .
(D) The electric and magnetic fields oscillate in phase with each other.
Choose the correct combination of statements from the options given below:
Options
- A(A), (C) and (D) only
- B(B), (C) and (D) only
- C(A), (B) and (D) only
- D(A) and (B) only
Correct answer
C. (A), (B) and (D) only
Step-by-step solution
The argument of the cosine function is , which indicates that the wave propagates in the negative y-direction. Thus, statement (A) is correct.
The direction of propagation of an electromagnetic wave is given by the direction of . Here, the propagation direction is and the magnetic field is along .
Let the electric field direction be . We require .
Since , the electric field oscillates along the negative z-direction. Thus, statement (B) is correct.
The amplitudes of the electric and magnetic fields in vacuum are related by . Statement (C) is incorrect.
In a plane electromagnetic wave, the electric and magnetic fields oscillate in phase. Thus, statement (D) is correct.
Therefore, the correct combination is (A), (B) and (D).
Answer: (A), (B) and (D) only
The direction of propagation of an electromagnetic wave is given by the direction of . Here, the propagation direction is and the magnetic field is along .
Let the electric field direction be . We require .
Since , the electric field oscillates along the negative z-direction. Thus, statement (B) is correct.
The amplitudes of the electric and magnetic fields in vacuum are related by . Statement (C) is incorrect.
In a plane electromagnetic wave, the electric and magnetic fields oscillate in phase. Thus, statement (D) is correct.
Therefore, the correct combination is (A), (B) and (D).
Answer: (A), (B) and (D) only