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 :

Solution & Explanation

### 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

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Q40 jee_main_2024_31_jan_evening Properties of EM Waves
Given below are two statements: Statement I: Electromagnetic waves carry energy as they travel through space and this energy is equally shared by the electric and magnetic fields. Statement II: When electromagnetic waves strike a surface, a pressure is exerted on the surface. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
  • A. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
  • B. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
  • C. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
  • D. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect

Solution

### Related Formula rho_E = frac12varepsilon_0 E_rms^2 rho_B = fracB_rms^22mu_0 p_r = fracIc (radiation pressure for completely absorbing surface) ### Core Logic Statement I: In an EM wave, energy is stored in both the electric and magnetic fields. The energy densities are equal: U_E = U_B because E = cB and c^2 = frac1mu_0 epsilon_0. This is a correct fact. Statement II: Electromagnetic waves carry momentum (p = U/c). When they strike a surface, they transfer this momentum, creating radiation pressure. This is also a correct fact. ### Step 1: Final Evaluation Since both facts are universally true theoretical properties of EM waves, both statements are correct. ### Pattern Recognition Standard NCERT theory. Energy density is strictly symmetric 50-50 between E and B. Momentum transfer to pressure is the definitive signature of the particle-like nature (photons) of EM waves. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Physics: Electromagnetic Waves
Q40 jee_main_2024_31_jan_morning Energy Density Of EM Waves
In a plane EM wave, the electric field oscillates sinusoidally at a frequency of 5 times 10^10 mathrm~Hz and an amplitude of 50 mathrm~Vm^-1. The total average energy density of the electromagnetic field of the wave is : [Use varepsilon_0 = 8.85 times 10^-12 \, textC^2 / textNm^2 ]
  • A. 1.106 times 10^-8 \, mathrmJm^-3
  • B. 4.425 times 10^-8 mathrm~Jm^-3
  • C. 2.212 times 10^-8 mathrm~Jm^-3
  • D. 2.212 times 10^-10 mathrm~Jm^-3

Solution

### Related Formula U_texttotal average = frac12epsilon_0 E_0^2 ### Core Logic For an electromagnetic wave, the total average energy density is the sum of the average energy density of the electric field and the magnetic field. They are equal, so: U_textavg = U_E + U_B = 2U_E = 2 left( frac14epsilon_0 E_0^2 right) = frac12epsilon_0 E_0^2 Where E_0 is the amplitude of the electric field. ### Step 2: Substitution Given: E_0 = 50 mathrm\, V/m epsilon_0 = 8.85 times 10^-12 mathrm\, C^2/(Ncdot m^2) U_textavg = frac12 times (8.85 times 10^-12) times (50)^2 U_textavg = frac12 times 8.85 times 10^-12 times 2500 U_textavg = 1.10625 times 10^-8 mathrm\, J/m^3 ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 12 Physics: Electromagnetic Waves

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