Light wave is travelling along $y-$ direction. If the corresponding $\vec E$ vector at any time is along the $x-$ axis, the direction of $\vec B$ vector at that time is along
$y-$ axis
$x-$ axis
$+z -$ axis
$-\,z-$ axis
The $rms$ value of the electric field of the light coming from the Sun is $720\;N/C$. The average total energy density of the electromagnetic wave is
The electromagnetic waves travel in a medium at a speed of $2.0 \times 10^{8}\, m / s$. The relative permeability of the medium is $1.0.$ The relative permittivity of the medium will be
Ratio of electric field and magnetic field gives which physical quantity ?
Identify the correct statements from the following descriptions of various properties of electromagnetic waves.
$A$. In a plane electromagnetic wave electric field and magnetic field must be perpendicular to each other and direction of propagation of wave should be along electric field or magnetic field.
$B.$ The energy in electromagnetic wave is divided equally between electric and magnetic fields.
$C.$ Both electric field and magnetic field are parallel to each other and perpendicular to the direction of propagation of wave.
$D.$ The electric field, magnetic field and direction of propagation of wave must be perpendicular to each other.
$E.$ The ratio of amplitude of magnetic field to the amplitude of electric field is equal to speed of light.
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
The electric field for a plane electromagnetic wave travelling in the $+y$ direction is shown. Consider a point where $\vec E$ is in $+z$ direction. The $\vec B$ field is