Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2]PhysicsElectromagnetic Waves
An electromagnetic wave travelling through a vacuum is represented by E = E₀ (kx - t) . Which of the following quantities does not depend on the wavelength?
Options
- Ak
- Bk/
- Ck
Correct answer
B. k/
Step-by-step solution
The wave number is given by k = 2 and the angular frequency is = 2 c , where c is the speed of light in vacuum. Evaluating the given options: k = 2 , which depends on . k = 2 2 c = 1 c . Since the speed of light in vacuum is a constant, this ratio is independent of . = 2 c , which depends on . k = 4 ^2 c ^2 , which depends on . Thus, the quantity k does not depend on the wavelength.