JEE Mains · Physics · STD 12 - 8. Electromagnetic waves
For an electromagnetic wave travelling in free space, the relation between average energy densities due to electric \(\left( U _{ e }\right)\) and magnetic \(\left( U _{ m }\right)\) fields is
- A \(U _{ e }= U _{ m }\)
- B \(U _{ e }> U _{ m }\)
- C \(U _{ e }< U _{ m }\)
- D \(U _{ e } \neq U _{ m }\)
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(A) \(U _{ e }= U _{ m }\)
Step-by-step Solution
Detailed explanation
In \(EMW\), Average energy density due to electric \(\left( U _{ e }\right)\) and magnetic \(\left( U _{ m }\right)\) fields is same.
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