229 C Waves waves Ss PREVIOUS YEARS: tion EXAMINATION QUESTIONS TOPIC 1 @1Mark Questions 1. Do electroma, and moment atomic structure netic waves carry : ‘um? All india 2017 2. How is the Spee energy ation systems via d of electromagnetic waves in vacuum determined by the electric and magnetic fields? nethi 207 $+ In which directions do the electric and ture ‘magnetic field Vectors oscillate in an etc electromagnetic wave Propagating along the mplaints is? All india 2077 1 temperature 4. Why are mi ‘crowaves considered ystems for radar 1 used in aircraft navigation? pethi 201g 5, The chargin; »ing from them and suitable § Current for a capacitor is 0.25 A. What is the displacement current across its plates? Foreign 2015, S with which to 6. To which part of t he species, in food preservation) ture 4 to cure malignant creasing frequency : oa Fi Tren microwaves, infrared raps ant skin diseases as they ultraviolet rays. Foreign 2ma 25 not through the 7 8. 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Write two uses of infrared rays. Forelgn 2011 17, Write two uses of X-rays. Forelgn 201 48, What is the frequency of electromagnetic waves produced by oscillating charge of frequency v = 10° H2? pemni zone 18. How are infrared waves produced? What is the range of their wavelength? peihi 20100 20. Which of the following has the shortest wavelength? Microwaves, ultraviolet rays, X-rays. Allindia 2010 24: Name the part of electromagnetic spectrum whose wavelength lies in the range of 10°" m. Give its one use. ‘AlLindla 2010 22, Arrange the following in descending order of wavelength. Y-raye, radio waves, blue light, infrared Light. atl indio 2010 23. Which part of electromagnetic spectrum largest penetrating power? Delhi 2010 24, _— part of electromagnetic spectrum is “bsorbed from sunlight by ozone layer? Deihi 2010 25. Whi Which part of electromagnetic spe E rum is Used in RADAR systems? Delhi 2010 @ Chapterwise CBSE * Wve0d POVRTS | PHY Egy 26. Name the electromagnetic radiation \y,, to destroy cancer cells and write itg frequency range. Fore n 2010 Which part of the electromag) spectrum is used in satellite communication? Forelgn 2010 In what way, are the directions of the electric and magnetic field vectors representing an electromagnetic wave related to each other? oelhi 2o10c : Express the velocity of propagation of an electromagnetic waves in terms of the peak value of the electric and magnetic fields. All india 2010C Name the electromagnetic waves used for studying crystal structure of solids. What is its frequency range? All india 2003 Write the following radiations in ascending order in respect of their frequencies X-rays, microwaves, ultraviolet rays and radio waves. 27. 28. 31. 32. Name the electromagnetic radiation to which waves of wavelength in the range cf | 10°? m belongs. Give one use of this part of electromagnetic spectrum.Delhi 2008, 2008 33. Name the electromagnetic radiation which can be produced by a klystron ora magnetron valve. Forelgn 2009 Why is ozone layer on top of the stratosphere crucial for human survival? all india 2009 @ 2 Marks Questions 35. Identify the electromagnetic waves whos? wavelengths vary as () 10 m<1<10% m ) 10% m<2<107 m 34, Write one use for each. altindia 2017 () How does oscillating charge produce __ electromagnetic waves? Gi) Sketch a schematic diagram depictiné oveillaing electric and magnetic field peat. EM wave propagating along itive Z-direction, Foreign 2014 36.CHAPTER 8 : Electromagnetic Waves () How are electromagnetic waves produced? How do you convince yourself that electromagnetic waves carry energy and momentum? pelhi zo13c 3. @ Arrange the following electromagnetic waves in the descending order of their wavelengths. (a) Microwaves | (b) Infrared rays (©) Ultraviolet radiation (@) y-rays Write one use each of any two of them. Delhi zoe Bs @ @ An electromagnetic wave is travelling in a medium, with a velocity v= vi. Draw a sketch showing the propagation of the electromagnetic wave, indicating che direction of the oscillating electric and magnetic fields. How are the magnitudes of the electric and magnetic fields related to velocity of the electromagnetic wave? zo0se 3. @) @) 40. A capacitor of capacitance C is being charged by connecting it across a DC source along with an ammeter. Will the ammeter show a momentary deflection during the proves of charging? If so, how would you explain thi= momenta deflection and the resulting continuity of current in the circuit? Write the expression for the current inside the capacitor. allincia 2012 41. When an ideal capacitor is charged by a DC battery, no curren: flows. However. when an AC source is used. the current flows continuously. Haw Coes one explain this, based on the concept of displacement current? 42, Explain briefly how el are produced by a ux‘ llatir is the frequency of tH rt Waves produced relates! tot oscillating charge” Foreign 2012 otic waves harge? How netic at of the 43. 45. 46. Name the constituent radiation of magnetic spectrum which is used for (i) aircraft navigation (ii) studying the erystal structure Write the frequency range for each. Bethi zone aw a sketch of a plane electromagnetic ‘wave propagating along the Z-direction. Depict clearly the directions of electri and magnetic fields varying sinusoidally with Z. allindia 201 ‘Arrange the following electromagnetic radiations in ascending order of their frequencies. (i) Microwaves (ii) Radio waves (ii) X-rays (iv) prays Write two uses of any one of these. Delhi 2010 How are X-rays produced? Write their two important uses. Foreign 2010;Delhi 2010 47. How are infrared rays produced? Write 48. 49. their two important uses. Foreign 2010; All india 20100 How are microwaves produced? Write their two important uses. Forelgn 2010 swer the following questions. ( Optical and radio telescopes are built on the ground while X-ray astronomy is possible only from satellites orbiting the earth. Why? (ii) The small ozone layer on top of the stratosphere is crucial for human survival. Why? allindio 2008 50. How does a charge, q oscillating at certain 51. frequency produce electromagnetic wave Sketch a schematic diagram depicting electric and magnetic fields for an electromagnetic wave propagating along the Z-direction. Delhi 2008 Name the electromagnetic radiations having the wavelength range from 1 mm {0 700 nm, Give its two important applications. Foreign 2009232 omagnetic radiation Jength range from 10' m two important 52. Name the electr having the wavel to 10°’ m. Give its applications. foreign 2008 53, Name the electromagnetic radiations having the wavelength range from 1 nm to 10°? nm. Give its two important applications. Foreign 2009 54. Identify the different types of | electromagnetic radiations, which are used (i) to kill germs, (ii) for physical therapy. all india 20096 (] 3 Marks Questions 55, How are electromagnetic waves produced by oscillating charges? Draw a sketch of linearly polarised electromagnetic waves propagating in the Z-direction. Indicate the directions of the oscillating electric and magnetic field: Delhi 2015 56. (i) Identify the part of the electromagnetic spectrum which is (a) suitable for radar system used in aircraft navigation, (b) produced by bombarding a metal target by high speed electrons. (ii) Why does galvanometer show a momentary deflection at time of charging and discharging a capacitor? Write the necessary expression to explain this observation. all india 2016 57. (i) Which segment of electromagnetic waves has highest frequency? How are these waves produced? Give one ___ use of these waves. (ii) Which EM waves lie near the high frequency end of visible part of EM Spectrum? Give its one use. In what way, this component of light has harmful effects on humans? Forelgn 2016 Name the parts of the electromagnetic Spectrum which is () suitable for RADAR systems in aircraft navigations. @ Chapterwise CBSE Solved Papers : PhYgy. : lt (ii) used to treat muscular strain iii) used as a diagnostic tool in meg; | Gi) us gnostic tool in medica, | Write in brief, how these waves can he produced. All india 2015 59. Answer the following questions, (i) Name the waves which are produ during radioactive decay of a nucleus. Write their frequency rang (ii) Welders wear special glass goggles while working. Why? Explain. (iii) Why are infrared waves often calle as heat waves? Give their one application. Delhi 2014 60. Answer the following questions: (i) Name the EM waves which are suitable for RADAR systems used in aircraft navigation. Write the range of frequency of these waves. (ii) If the earth did not have atmosphere, would its average surface temperature be higher or lower than what it is now? Explain. (ii) An EM wave exerts pressure on the surface on which it is incident. Justify. pethi 2014 61. Answer the following questions: (@) Name the EM waves which are used for the treatment of certain forms of cancer. Write their frequency range Gi) Thin ozone layer on top of stratosphere is crucial for human survival. Why? (iii) Why is the amount of the moment" transferred by the EM waves incident on the surface so small? 1 pel 204 62. Answer the following questions: . () Show, by giving a simple example. EM waves carry energy and moment (ii) How are microwaves produced? WH is it necessary in microwaves We", to select the frequency of microw® to match the resonant frequen*Y water molecules? (iii) Write two important uses 0} waves. Delhi 20160 ¢insrare?! 63. State clearly how a microwave oven works to heat up a food item containing water molecules. Why are microwaves found useful for the raw systems in aircraft navigation? Foreign 2011 64, ay Describe briefly how electromagnetic “waves are produced by oscillating charges? (ii) Give one use of each of the following. (a) Microwaves (b) Ultraviolet rays (c) Infrared rays (d) y-rays all india 2o11c a 85. How are electromagnetic waves produced by oscillating charges? Why is it not Possible to produce electromagnetic waves In the visible region with modern electronic rcuits in the laboratory? What is the Method of production of X-rays? delhi 2009¢ Q Explanations . Yes, » electr tic a oe omagnetic waves Carry energy and