Home
Class 12
PHYSICS
If the velocity of light in free space i...

If the velocity of light in free space is `3xx10^(8)` m/s , then value of wavelength of electromagnetic wave of frequency `2xx10^(6)` Hz will be

A

`6xx10^(8)` m

B

`15xx10^(4)` m

C

150 m

D

`1.5xx10^(11)` m

Text Solution

AI Generated Solution

The correct Answer is:
To find the wavelength of an electromagnetic wave given its frequency, we can use the formula: \[ \lambda = \frac{C}{\nu} \] where: - \(\lambda\) is the wavelength, - \(C\) is the speed of light in free space (\(3 \times 10^8\) m/s), - \(\nu\) is the frequency of the wave (\(2 \times 10^6\) Hz). Now, let's calculate the wavelength step by step. ### Step 1: Write down the formula for wavelength The formula to calculate the wavelength (\(\lambda\)) is: \[ \lambda = \frac{C}{\nu} \] ### Step 2: Substitute the values into the formula Substituting the given values into the formula: \[ \lambda = \frac{3 \times 10^8 \, \text{m/s}}{2 \times 10^6 \, \text{Hz}} \] ### Step 3: Simplify the expression Now, we can simplify the fraction: \[ \lambda = \frac{3}{2} \times \frac{10^8}{10^6} \] ### Step 4: Calculate the powers of ten Using the properties of exponents, we can simplify \( \frac{10^8}{10^6} \): \[ \frac{10^8}{10^6} = 10^{8-6} = 10^2 \] ### Step 5: Calculate the numerical part Now, we can calculate the numerical part: \[ \frac{3}{2} = 1.5 \] ### Step 6: Combine the results Now, we combine the results: \[ \lambda = 1.5 \times 10^2 \, \text{m} \] ### Step 7: Final result Thus, the wavelength is: \[ \lambda = 150 \, \text{m} \] ### Final Answer The value of the wavelength of the electromagnetic wave is **150 meters**. ---
Promotional Banner

Topper's Solved these Questions

  • ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES

    RESNICK AND HALLIDAY|Exercise PRACTICE QUESTIONS (More than One Correct Choice Type )|4 Videos
  • ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES

    RESNICK AND HALLIDAY|Exercise PRACTICE QUESTIONS (Linked Comprehension)|2 Videos
  • ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES

    RESNICK AND HALLIDAY|Exercise PROBLEMS|29 Videos
  • ELECTROMAGNETIC OSCILLATIONS AND ALTERNATING CURRENT

    RESNICK AND HALLIDAY|Exercise Practice Questions (Integer)|7 Videos
  • FLUIDS

    RESNICK AND HALLIDAY|Exercise PRACTICE QUESTIONS (Integer Type )|5 Videos

Similar Questions

Explore conceptually related problems

Find the wavelength of electromagnetic waves of frequency 3xx10^(12) Hz in free space

Calculate the wavelength of electromagnetic wave having frequency 5 xx 10^(16) Hz in free space.

The velocity of all radiowaves in free space is 3xx10^(8),//s , the frequency of a wave of wavelength 150 m is

Find the wavelength of electromagnetic waves of frequency 4xx10^9Hz in free space. Gives its two applications.

Find the wavelength of electromagnetic waves of frequency 6xx10^12Hz in free space. Gives its two applications.

To which part of the electromagnetic spectrum does a wave of frequency 3xx10^(13) Hz belong?

RESNICK AND HALLIDAY-ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES -PRACTICE QUESTIONS (Single Correct Choice Type )
  1. If epsilon0 and mu0 are respectively the electric permittivity and the...

    Text Solution

    |

  2. Which one of the following equations represents the modified from of A...

    Text Solution

    |

  3. If the velocity of light in free space is 3xx10^(8) m/s , then value o...

    Text Solution

    |

  4. An electromagnetic wave going through vacuum is described by E= E0 s...

    Text Solution

    |

  5. If E is an electric field and B is the magnetic induction then the ene...

    Text Solution

    |

  6. Instantaneous displacement current of 1.0 A in the space between the p...

    Text Solution

    |

  7. A beam of light of intensity 12 W/cm^(2) in incident on a totally refl...

    Text Solution

    |

  8. A plane electromagnetic wave of wave intensity 6 W//m^(2) strikes a sm...

    Text Solution

    |

  9. The average energy-density of electromagnetic wave given by E=(50N//C)...

    Text Solution

    |

  10. The magnetic field in the plane electromagnetic wave is given by B(z...

    Text Solution

    |

  11. Select the correct statement :

    Text Solution

    |

  12. The order of increasing wavelength for blue (b) green ( g) red (r ) a...

    Text Solution

    |

  13. Of the following human eyes are most sensitive to

    Text Solution

    |

  14. If the wavelength of an electromagnetic wave is about the diameter of ...

    Text Solution

    |

  15. Which of the following types of electromagnetic radiation travels at t...

    Text Solution

    |

  16. An electromagnetic wave is generated by

    Text Solution

    |

  17. Which of these statements correctly describes the orientation of the e...

    Text Solution

    |

  18. An electromagnetic wave going through vacuum is described by E= E0 s...

    Text Solution

    |

  19. A free electrons is placed in the path of a plane electromagnetic wave...

    Text Solution

    |

  20. A beam of light travelling along x-axis is described by the electric f...

    Text Solution

    |