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Can an electromagnetic wave be deflected by an electric field? By a magnetic field ?

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  • In an electromagnetic wave, electric field E and magnetic field B are

    A
    Mutually perpendicular to each other
    B
    bisect to each other
    C
    both (A) and (B)
    D
    none of these

  • Assertion : In an electromagnetic wave, the elecric field E is much larger than magnetic field B. Reason : The electromagnetic waves get deflected in perpendicular electric field but not in a perpendicular magenetic field

    A
    If both assertion and reason are true and\ reason is a correct explanation of the assertion
    B
    If both assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of assertion.
    C
    If assertion is true but reason is false.
    D
    If assertion is false but reason is true

  • In 1873 , James Maxwell proposed that visible light consists of electromagnetic waves. According to Maxwell's theory, an electromagnetic wave has an electric. Field component and a magnetic field compound. Which of the followong is incorrect regarding the two components?

    A
    They have the same wavelength.
    B
    They have the same frequency.
    C
    They are coplanar.
    D
    They travel with the same speed.

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