Chapter test · Physics · Class 12

Electromagnetic Waves

This test asks up to 25 questions on the real pattern and marking, and hands you a concept-by-concept report the moment you finish. It covers 2 key concepts: Displacement current and wave structure and Electromagnetic spectrum.

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Questions

Up to 25 — 20 MCQ + 5 numerical

Time

60 minutes, fixed

Marking

JEE Main: +4 / −1 on A, +4 / 0 on B

Class

Class 12 · Physics

Report

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What this test covers

2 key concepts, tested the way the exam tests them.

Mapped from EduPeak’s learning framework for this chapter — the same map your report scores you against.

1
Displacement current and wave structure
- Explains displacement current and the transverse structure of EM waves.Recall & understanding
2
Electromagnetic spectrum
- Orders the EM spectrum and matches bands to production and uses.Recall & understanding

Level of thinking demanded2 learning objectives

Recall & understandingApply & AnalyseHigher-order

This chapter is tested mostly at the Recall & understanding level.

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Electromagnetic Waves
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Electromagnetic Waves
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Unit-V Electromagnetic Waves
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वैद्युत चुम्बकीय तरंगे / Electromagnetic Waves
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Electromagnetic Waves
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Electromagnetic Waves
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Electromagnetic Waves
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SamplePhysics· MCQ+4 / -1

A plane electromagnetic wave propagating in the

x

-direction is described by

E_{y} = (200 V m^{- 1}) sin [1.5 \times 1 0^{7} t - 0.05 x]

. The intensity of the wave is: (Use

ε_{0} = 8.85 \times 1 0^{- 12} C^{2} N^{- 1} m^{- 2}

)

A. $26.6 W m^{- 2}$
B. $35.4 W m^{- 2}$
C. $53.1 W m^{- 2}$
D. $106.2 W m^{- 2}$

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About this chapter test

How is the test scored?

Exactly like JEE Main: +4 for a correct answer, −1 for a wrong MCQ, and no negative marking on numericals. Your total, pacing and concept-by-concept accuracy appear in your report the moment you submit.

Which class is Electromagnetic Waves in?

Electromagnetic Waves sits in Class 12 Physics here. Pick your class when you start — the whole chapter list is organised the same way.

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