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CUET · PHYSICS · PYQ PAPER 2025

Which of the following statements are true about electromagnetic waves?
(A) Accelerated charges radiate electromagnetic waves.
(B) The frequency of the electromagnetic wave equals the frequency of oscillation of the charge.
(C) No material medium is involved in the vibrations of the electric and magnetic fields.
(D) Electromagnetic waves of different wavelengths have different velocities in free space/vacuum.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. A (A), (B) and (D) only
  2. B (A), (B) and (C) only
  3. C (B), (C) and (D) only
  4. D (A), (C) and (D) only
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(B) (A), (B) and (C) only

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Statements (A), (B) and (C) are true. Statement (A) is true: According to Maxwell's theory, accelerated charges (including oscillating charges) radiate energy in the form of electromagnetic waves. Statement (B) is true: An electric charge oscillating with a specific frequency…
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