CLASS 12 (MP BOARD) PHYSICS

CHAPTER 8: ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES [PH-8]

Question Bank 2023-24
Note:
Section-1: Objective type question carries 1 mark each
Section-2: Very short answer type question carries 2 marks each
Section-3: Short answer type question carries 3 marks each
Section-4: Long answer type question carries 5 marks each

Section-1: Objective type question

Q.1. If E and B are respectively the electric and magnetic fields (vectors) of electromagnetic
waves, then The direction of propagation of electromagnetic waves is –
(a) Along E (b) along B
(c) Along 𝐵 × 𝐸 (d) Along 𝐸 × 𝐵.

Q.2. Electromagnetic waves are radiated outwards from a dipole antenna whose electric field
vector has amplitude E0. Electric field Eo, which is the major carrier of energy transmission,
its magnitude with distance from the source –
(a) decreases according to 1/𝑟 3 (b) decreases according to 1/𝑟 2
(c) decreases according to 1/𝑟 (d) remains constant

Q.3. Who experimentally confirmed the existence of electromagnetic waves?

(a) Maxwell (b) Hertz
(c) C. Bose (d) Marconi

Q.4. The electromagnetic waves are produced due to :

(a) Accelecrated charge
(b) Charge at rest
(c) A charge moving with uniform speed
(d) Current carrying conduction.

Q.5. Which of the following is not an electromagnetic wave :

(a) X- ray
(b) Ultraviolet ray
(c) Beta ray
(d) Visible light.

Q.6. The ozonosphere absorbs :

(a) Visible light
(b) Microwaves
 (c) Infrared rays
(d) Ultraviolet radiations.

Q.7. If in an electromagnetic wave the electric vector is along X – direction magnetic vector
is along Y – direction then the direction of propagation will be :
(a) X – direction
(b) Y – direction
(c) Z – direction
(d) None of these.

Q.8. Displacement current is constant when

(a) when the electric field in the circuit is changing
(b) when the magnetic field in the circuit is changing
(c) In both types of fields
(d) through wires and resistance only

Q.9. Fill in the blanks:

(a) Electromagnetic waves are ………..... waves
(b) The color of visible light depends on its…………..
(c) The electromagnetic waves of the highest frequency is……........
(d)The ……………. rays are used as germ killer.
(e) The waves having frequency of order of mega hertz are called as .…….

Q.10. Match the Column:

Column 1 Column 2

A. For treatment of cancer.

1. Microwaves

2. Infrared ray B. In radar.

3. Ultraviolet rays C. Radiation purpose in some diseases.

4. Gama rays D. For killing germs.

Section-2: Very Short Answer Type Questions

Q.11. What is the role of ozone layer in the atmosphere?

Q.12. Write the name of the scientist who discovered X-rays.

 Q.13. The bulbs of ultraviolet lamps are made up of quartz, why?

Q.14. What is displacement current?

Q.15. What are micro waves? State one of its important uses.

Section-3: Short Answer Type Questions

Q.16. What are electromagnetic waves? Write their four properties. Draw suitable
figure for showing direction of electric field, magnetic field and propagation of wave.

Q.17. Write the differences between sound waves and electromagnetic waves.

Q.18. What is electromagnetic spectrum? Write down the name of different type of
spectrum and their uses. (One use for each constituent of spectrum)

Q. 19:- Name the constituent radiation of electromagnetic spectrum which:

(a) is used in satellite communication,
(b) is used for studying crystal structure,
(c)is absorbed from sunlight by ozone layer, and
(d) produces intense heating effect.

Q.20. Microwaves are better carriers of signals than radio waves. Explain.

Section-2: Long Answer Type Questions

Q.21.Write the expression for the generalized form of Ampere’s circuital law. Discuss
its significance and describe briefly how the concept of displacement current is
explained through charging/discharging of a capacitor in an electric circuit.

Q.22. Figure shows a capacitor made of two circular plates each of radius 12 cm, and
separated by 5.0 cm. The capacitor is being charged by an external source (not shown in the
figure). The charging current is constant and equal to 0.15 A.
A) Calculate the capacitance and the rate of change of potential difference between the plates?
B) Obtain the displacement current across the plates?
C) Is Kirchhoff's first rule (Junction rule) valid at each plate of the capacitor? Explain