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The dimension of 12ε0E2 where ε0 is the permittivity of free space and E is the electric field, is

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Explanation

according to the question 
The dimensions of permittivity ε0=M-1L-3T4A2 
Dimensions of electric field, E = [MLT-3 A -1
Therefore the Dimensions of 12ε0E2=M-1L-3T4A2 X [M2L2T-6 A-2] = [ML-1T-2]

The electric and magnetic field of an electromagnetic wave are :

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Which one of the following statements is true?

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In a longitudinal wave, the particles of the medium oscillate about their mean or equilibrium position along the direction of propagation of the wave itself. Sound waves are longitudinal in nature. In transverse waves, the particles of the medium oscillate about their mean or equilibrium position at right angles to the direction of propagation of the wave itself. Light waves being electromagnetic are transverse waves.

The maxwell's equation:

B.dl=μ0i+ε0.dϕEdt is a statement of :

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The given equation is a statement of modified ampere's law.

The charge of a parallel plate capacitor is varying as q=q0 sin ωt.  Then find the magnitude of displacement current through the capacitor.  (Plate Area = A, separation of plates = d)

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Explanation

E=qAε0φ=EA=qε0Current through capacitor, i=ε0dϕdt=ε0ddtqε0=dqdt=iThus displacement current= dqdt=ωq0cosωt

The rate of change of the voltage of a parallel plate capacitor if the instantaneous displacement current of 1 A is established between the two plates of a 1 μF parallel plate capacitor:

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Explanation

ID=CdVdtdVdt=11×10-6=106 V/s

The relation between electric field E and magnetic field induction B in an electromagnetic waves

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Explanation

 

E=cB is the correct relation.

An electromagnetic wave is propagating along Y-axis. Then:

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Explanation

The oscillating electric field is along Z-axis and the oscillating magnetic field is along X-axis.

In electromagnetic wave the phase difference between electric and magnetic field vectors E and B is :

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Explanation

The electric and magnetic field components of a linearly polarized electromagnetic wave oscillate in such a way that they peak at the same time and they become zero at the same time but they point to different directions in space, separated by an angle of 

 
Since there is no time difference between the peaks of the electric and magnetic oscillations the phase difference between the electric and magnetic field vectors of a linearly polarized electromagnetic wave is zero.

An electromagnetic wave going through the vacuum is described by E=E0sin(kx-ωt)

Which is the following is/are independent of the wavelength?

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Explanation

k=2πλ and ω=2πcλHence, k2π=ω2πc kω independent of wavelength.

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