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Electrimagnetic waves are transverse is nature is evident by

A

polarization

B

interference

C

reflection

D

diffraction

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  • Electromagnetic waves are transverse in nature is evident by which of the following phenomenon of light ?

    A
    polarization
    B
    interference
    C
    reflection
    D
    diffraction

  • Assertion : Electromagnetic waves are transverse in nature Reason : The electric and magnetic fields in electromagnetic waves are perpendicular to each other and to the direction of propagation.

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

  • Assertion : The electromagnetic waves are transverse in nature. Reason : Waves of wavelength 10 μm are radiowave and microwave.

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

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    A : In an electromagnetic wave the energy density in electric field is equal to energy density in magnetic field. R : Electromagnetic waves are transverse in nature.

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