If mu_0 and varepsilon_0 are the permeability and permittivity of free space, respectively, then the dimension of left(frac1mu_0varepsilon_0right) is:

Solution & Explanation

### Related Formula Maxwell's relation for the speed of light (c) in vacuum: c = frac1sqrtmu_0 varepsilon_0 ### Core Logic Square both sides of the speed of light formula: c^2 = frac1mu_0 varepsilon_0 Since c represents the speed of light (velocity), its dimensional formula is: [c] = [L T^-1] Therefore, the dimensions of c^2 are: [c^2] = [L T^-1]^2 = [L^2 T^-2] ### Step 1: Match options Express the dimensions in terms of the given variable ratios: [c^2] = fracL^2T^2 This perfectly matches Option (2). ### Pattern Recognition Sees: Dimensions of vacuum permittivity-permeability inverse product. Trap: Trying to find the separate dimensions of both mu_0 and varepsilon_0, then conducting manual division. This is extremely slow and prone to algebraic error. Shortcut: Directly identify the term as c^2. The velocity squared has units of mathrmm^2mathrms^-2, giving dimensions of mathrmL^2mathrmT^-2 immediately. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Physics: Electromagnetic Waves Class 11 Physics: Units and Measurements

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Q2 jee_main_2025_24_jan_evening Electromagnetic Spectrum
Arrange the following in the ascending order of wavelength (lambda) : (A) Microwaves (lambda_1) (B) Ultraviolet rays (lambda_2) (C) Infrared rays (lambda_3) (D) X-rays (lambda_4) Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
  • A. lambda_4 < lambda_3 < lambda_2 < lambda_1
  • B. lambda_3 < lambda_4 < lambda_2 < lambda_1
  • C. lambda_4 < lambda_2 < lambda_3 < lambda_1
  • D. lambda_4 < lambda_3 < lambda_1 < lambda_2

Solution

### Core Logic The order of components in the electromagnetic spectrum in increasing order of wavelength (lambda) is: gammatext-rays < textX-rays < textU.V. rays < textVisible rays < textIR rays < textMicrowaves < textRadio waves Given components: - Microwaves: lambda_1 - Ultraviolet rays: lambda_2 - Infrared rays: lambda_3 - X-rays: lambda_4 Comparing these yields: lambda_4 < lambda_2 < lambda_3 < lambda_1 ### Pattern Recognition Remember the mnemonic for the EM spectrum in increasing wavelength: "Good Xylophones Use Very Interesting Micro Radios" (Gamma, X-ray, UV, Visible, IR, Microwave, Radio). ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Physics: Electromagnetic Waves
Q19 jee_main_2025_28_jan_evening Electric and Magnetic Field Vectors
The magnetic field of an E.M. wave is given by vecB=left(fracsqrt32hati+frac12hatjright)30~sinleft[omegaleft(t-fraczcright)right] (S.I. Units). The corresponding electric field in S.I. units is:
  • A. vecmathrmE = left(frac12hatmathrmi -fracsqrt32hatmathrmjright)30mathrmcsin left[omega left(mathrmt - fracmathrmzmathrmcright)right]
  • B. vecmathrmE = left(frac34\i +frac14hatmathrmjright)30mathrmccos left[omega left(mathrmt - fracmathrmzmathrmcright)right]
  • C. vecmathrmE = left(frac12hatmathrmi +fracsqrt32hatmathrmjright)30mathrmcsin left[omega left(mathrmt + fracmathrmzmathrmcright)right]
  • D. vecmathrmE = left(fracsqrt32hatmathrmi -frac12hatmathrmjright)30mathrmcsin left[omega left(mathrmt + fracmathrmzmathrmcright)right]

Solution

### Related Formula For a plane electromagnetic wave propagating in a given direction: 1. Peak electric field amplitude relates to peak magnetic field amplitude via: E_0 = B_0 cdot c 2. The directional orientation unit vectors satisfy the cross product relation: hatE = hatB times hatc where hatc points along the wave propagation vector direction. ### Core Logic Given the wave equation format, the phase term left(t - fraczcright) shows that propagation is along the positive z-axis : hatc = hatk The magnetic field direction unit vector is : hatB = fracsqrt32hati + frac12hatj Compute the electric field direction vector using the cross product relation : hatE = hatB times hatk = left(fracsqrt32hati + frac12hatjright) times hatk hatE = fracsqrt32(hati times hatk) + frac12(hatj times hatk) Using unit vector properties (hati times hatk = -hatj and hatj times hatk = hati): hatE = -fracsqrt32hatj + frac12hati = frac12hati - fracsqrt32hatj quad text With peak amplitude E_0 = 30c , the resulting vector equation is: vecE = left(frac12hati - fracsqrt32hatjright)30csinleft[omegaleft(t-fraczcright)right] ### Pattern Recognition The vectors vecE, vecB, and the propagation direction are always mutually perpendicular. Since vecE cdot vecB = 0, you can quickly double-check your answer by verifying that the \dot product of the final vecE and vecB direction options equals zero. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Physics: Electromagnetic Waves
Q jee_main_2025_29_jan_morning Properties of EM Waves
Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A) : Electromagnetic waves carry energy but not momentum. Reason (R): Mass of a photon is zero. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
  • A. (A) is true but (R) is false.
  • B. (A) is false but (R) is true.
  • C. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
  • D. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

Solution

### Related Formula p = fracEc ### Core Logic Assertion (A) is false because electromagnetic waves carry both energy and finite radiation momentum (p = E/c). Reason (R) is correct because the rest mass of a photon equals zero. ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Physics: Electromagnetic Waves
Q38 jee_main_2024_01_february_morning Displacement Current
A parallel plate capacitor has a capacitance C = 200mathrm~pF. It is connected to 230mathrm~V ac supply with an angular frequency 300mathrm~rad/s. The rms value of conduction current in the circuit and displacement current in the capacitor respectively are:
  • A. 1.38mathrm~mu Atext and 1.38mathrm~mu A
  • B. 14.3mathrm~mu Atext and 143mathrm~mu A
  • C. 13.8mathrm~mu Atext and 138mathrm~mu A
  • D. 13.8mathrm~mu Atext and 13.8mathrm~mu A

Solution

### Related Formula Capacitive reactance: X_C = frac1omega C Conduction Current (I_textrms): I_textrms = fracV_textrmsX_C = V_textrms cdot omega C Continuity relation: I_c = I_d ### Core Logic Given parameters: C = 200mathrm~pF = 200 times 10^-12mathrm~F, V_textrms = 230mathrm~V, omega = 300mathrm~rad/s. Calculate current: I = V_textrms cdot omega C = 230 times 300 times 200 times 10^-12 ### Step 1: Simplify Numerical Calculation I = 230 times 60000 times 10^-12 = 13.8 times 10^-6mathrm~A = 13.8mathrm~mu A By Maxwell's electromagnetic formulation, the displacement current I_d within the dielectric space matches the exterior conduction current I_c seamlessly in magnitude. ### Pattern Recognition Factual invariant: Conduction current always equals displacement current inside a standard layout loop context (I_c = I_d). ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Physics: Electromagnetic Waves Class 12 Physics: Alternating Current
Q45 jee_main_2024_29_january_evening Electric and Magnetic Field Relations
A plane electromagnetic wave of frequency 35text MHz travels in free space along the X-direction. At a particular point (in space and time) vecE = 9.6hatjtext V/m. The value of magnetic field at this point is:
  • A. 3.2 times 10^-8hatktext T
  • B. 3.2 times 10^-8hatitext T
  • C. 9.6hatjtext T
  • D. 9.6 times 10^-8hatktext T

Solution

### Related Formula The relation between the amplitudes of electric field E and magnetic field B in an EM wave is: c = fracEB where: * c = 3 times 10^8text m/s is the speed of light. The directions are related by the vector cross product: hatE times hatB = hatv where hatv is the direction of propagation of the EM wave. ### Core Logic Given: * Wave propagation direction, hatv = hati (along X-direction) * Electric field vector direction, hatE = hatj * Electric field magnitude, E = 9.6text V/m ### Step 1: Calculate Magnetic Field Magnitude Using the magnitude relation: B = fracEc = frac9.63 times 10^8 = 3.2 times 10^-8text T ### Step 2: Determine Magnetic Field Direction Using the direction cross-product rule: hatE times hatB = hatv hatj times hatB = hati Since we know that hatj times hatk = hati, the direction of the magnetic field must be hatk: hatB = hatk Combining the magnitude and direction: vecB = 3.2 times 10^-8hatktext T ### Pattern Recognition A propagation along +x with electric field along +y strictly mandates the magnetic field must point along +z (+y times +z = +x). This instantly eliminates Option 2 and Option 3, leaving only magnitude verification. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Physics: Electromagnetic Waves

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