Question 1

Which one of the following statements concerning electromagnetic waves is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  Electromagnetic waves are longitudinal waves.
B)  Electromagnetic waves transfer energy through space.
C)  The existence of electromagnetic waves was predicted by Maxwell.
D)  Electromagnetic waves can propagate through a material substance.
E)  Electromagnetic waves do not require a physical medium for propagation.

Question 2

The average distance between the surface of the earth and the surface of the sun is 1.49 × 1011 m. How much time, in minutes, does it take light leaving the surface of the sun to reach the earth?

Accepted Answer

A)  zero minutes
B)  2.9 × 10-3 min
C)  8.3 min
D)  74 min
E)  500 min

Question 3

Which one of the following scientists did not attempt to measure the speed of light?

Accepted Answer

A)  Galileo
B)  Maxwell
C)  Fizeau
D)  Foucault
E)  Michelson

Question 4

The figure shows the time variation of the magnitude of the electric field of an electromagnetic wave produced by a wire antenna. -10 s? A) 2.0 N/C B) 5.0 N/C C) 7.1 N/C D) 10.0 N/C E) zero N/C" class="answers-bank-image d-inline" rel="preload" >
-What is the magnitude of the electric field at t = 3.34 × 10-10 s?

Accepted Answer

A)  2.0 N/C
B)  5.0 N/C
C)  7.1 N/C
D)  10.0 N/C
E)  zero N/C

Question 5

The electromagnetic wave of the radiation field from a wire antenna travels toward the plane of your paper (which is in the -z direction) . At time t = 0 s, the wave strikes your paper at normal incidence. The magnetic field vector at point O in the figure points in the -y direction and has a magnitude of 4.0 × 10-8 T. The frequency of the wave is 1.0 × 1016 Hz. -8 T. The frequency of the wave is 1.0 × 1016 Hz.   -What is the direction of electromagnetic energy transport? A) the positive x direction B) the negative x direction C) the positive y direction D) the negative y direction E) the negative z direction" class="answers-bank-image d-inline" rel="preload" >
-What is the direction of electromagnetic energy transport?

Accepted Answer

A)  the positive x direction
B)  the negative x direction
C)  the positive y direction
D)  the negative y direction
E)  the negative z direction

Question 6

The figure shows the time variation of the magnitude of the electric field of an electromagnetic wave produced by a wire antenna. 
-Determine the rms value of the electric field magnitude.

Accepted Answer

A)  7.1 N/C
B)  12 N/C
C)  14 N/C
D)  19 N/C
E)  28 N/C

Question 7

Unpolarized light with an average intensity of 845 W/m2 enters a polarizer with a vertical transmission axis. The transmitted light then enters a second polarizer. The light that exits the second polarizer is found to have an average intensity of 225 W/m2. What is the orientation angle of the second polarizer relative to the first one?

Accepted Answer

A)  54.7°
B)  22.6°
C)  43.1°
D)  77.3°
E)  zero degrees

Question 8

Which one of the following wavelengths is in the infrared range of the electromagnetic spectrum?

Accepted Answer

A)  100 mm
B)  400 nm
C)  400 m
D)  2 × 10-15 m
E)  20 µm

Question 9

Linearly polarized light is incident of a sheet of polarizing material. The angle between the transmission axis and the incident electric field is 44°. What percentage of the incident intensity is transmitted?

Accepted Answer

A)  38 %
B)  43 %
C)  52 %
D)  72 %
E)  84 %

Question 10

When a radio telescope observes a region of space between two stars, it detects electromagnetic radiation that has a wavelength of 0.21 m. This radiation was emitted by hydrogen atoms in the gas and dust located in that region. What is the frequency of this radiation?

Accepted Answer

A)  7.1 × 1010 Hz
B)  2.1 × 1014 Hz
C)  3.0 × 108 Hz
D)  6.9 × 1011 Hz
E)  1.4 × 109 Hz

Question 11

The electromagnetic wave of the radiation field from a wire antenna travels toward the plane of your paper (which is in the -z direction) . At time t = 0 s, the wave strikes your paper at normal incidence. The magnetic field vector at point O in the figure points in the -y direction and has a magnitude of 4.0 × 10-8 T. The frequency of the wave is 1.0 × 1016 Hz. -8 T. The frequency of the wave is 1.0 × 1016 Hz.   -What is the rms value of the magnetic field? Assume that the figure shows the peak value of   . A) 1.0 × 10-8 T B) 1.4 × 10-8 T C) 2.8 × 10-8 T D) 4.6 × 10-8 T E) 5.7 × 10-8 T" class="answers-bank-image d-inline" rel="preload" >
-What is the rms value of the magnetic field? Assume that the figure shows the peak value of -8 T. The frequency of the wave is 1.0 × 1016 Hz.   -What is the rms value of the magnetic field? Assume that the figure shows the peak value of   . A) 1.0 × 10-8 T B) 1.4 × 10-8 T C) 2.8 × 10-8 T D) 4.6 × 10-8 T E) 5.7 × 10-8 T" class="answers-bank-image d-inline" rel="preload" > .

Accepted Answer

A)  1.0 × 10-8 T
B)  1.4 × 10-8 T
C)  2.8 × 10-8 T
D)  4.6 × 10-8 T
E)  5.7 × 10-8 T

Question 12

An FM radio station emits an electromagnetic wave which is received by a circuit containing a 3.33 × 10-7 H inductor and a variable capacitor set at 7.31 × 10-12 F. What is the frequency of the radio wave?

Accepted Answer

A)  1.02 × 108 Hz
B)  8.80 × 107 Hz
C)  1.58 × 108 Hz
D)  9.40 × 107 Hz
E)  9.80 × 107 Hz

Question 13

The electromagnetic wave of the radiation field from a wire antenna travels toward the plane of your paper (which is in the -z direction) . At time t = 0 s, the wave strikes your paper at normal incidence. The magnetic field vector at point O in the figure points in the -y direction and has a magnitude of 4.0 × 10-8 T. The frequency of the wave is 1.0 × 1016 Hz. -8 T. The frequency of the wave is 1.0 × 1016 Hz.   -What is the direction of polarization of this electromagnetic wave? A) the x direction B) the y direction C) the z direction D) 45° with respect to the x direction E) the wave is not polarized" class="answers-bank-image d-inline" rel="preload" >
-What is the direction of polarization of this electromagnetic wave?

Accepted Answer

A)  the x direction
B)  the y direction
C)  the z direction
D)  45° with respect to the x direction
E)  the wave is not polarized

Question 14

Which one of the following colors of visible light has the highest frequency?

Accepted Answer

A)  yellow
B)  red
C)  green
D)  blue
E)  violet E

Question 15

The figure shows the time variation of the magnitude of the electric field of an electromagnetic wave produced by a wire antenna. 
-To which region of the electromagnetic spectrum does this wave belong?

Accepted Answer

A)  X-rays
B)  gamma rays
C)  visible light
D)  infrared radiation
E)  radio waves E

Question 16

Linearly polarized light is incident upon a polarizing sheet that has a transmission axis is parallel to the incident light. The sheet is rotated about its axis through 360° (one complete revolution) . At how many positions, including the initial and final positions, will the transmitted intensity be a maximum?

Accepted Answer

A)  6
B)  5
C)  4
D)  3
E)  2

Question 17

The figure shows the time variation of the magnitude of the electric field of an electromagnetic wave produced by a wire antenna. -8 T B) 2.3 × 10-8 T C) 3.3 × 10-8 T D) 4.6 × 10-8 T E) 5.4 × 10-8 T" class="answers-bank-image d-inline" rel="preload" >
-What is the peak value of the magnetic field?

Accepted Answer

A)  1.4 × 10-8 T
B)  2.3 × 10-8 T
C)  3.3 × 10-8 T
D)  4.6 × 10-8 T
E)  5.4 × 10-8 T

Question 18

The electromagnetic wave of the radiation field from a wire antenna travels toward the plane of your paper (which is in the -z direction) . At time t = 0 s, the wave strikes your paper at normal incidence. The magnetic field vector at point O in the figure points in the -y direction and has a magnitude of 4.0 × 10-8 T. The frequency of the wave is 1.0 × 1016 Hz. -8 T. The frequency of the wave is 1.0 × 1016 Hz.   -What is the wavelength of this electromagnetic wave? A) 0.33 nm B) 3.3 nm C) 20 nm D) 30 nm E) 40 nm" class="answers-bank-image d-inline" rel="preload" >
-What is the wavelength of this electromagnetic wave?

Accepted Answer

A)  0.33 nm
B)  3.3 nm
C)  20 nm
D)  30 nm
E)  40 nm

Question 19

A local radio station transmits radio waves uniformly in all directions with a total power of 7.50 × 104 W. What is the intensity of these waves when they reach a receiving antenna located 20.0 km from the transmitting antenna?

Accepted Answer

A)  1.49 × 10-5 W/m2 
B)  5.96 × 10-5 W/m2 
C)  3.73 × 10-6 W/m2
D)  1.17 × 10-7 W/m2
E)  5.60 × 10-8 W/m2 A

Question 20

The electromagnetic wave of the radiation field from a wire antenna travels toward the plane of your paper (which is in the -z direction) . At time t = 0 s, the wave strikes your paper at normal incidence. The magnetic field vector at point O in the figure points in the -y direction and has a magnitude of 4.0 × 10-8 T. The frequency of the wave is 1.0 × 1016 Hz. -8 T. The frequency of the wave is 1.0 × 1016 Hz.   -What is the direction of the electric field? A) It points in the negative y direction. B) It points in the positive y direction. C) It points in the negative z direction. D) It points in the negative x direction. E) It points in the positive x direction." class="answers-bank-image d-inline" rel="preload" >
-What is the direction of the electric field?

Accepted Answer

A)  It points in the negative y direction.
B)  It points in the positive y direction.
C)  It points in the negative z direction.
D)  It points in the negative x direction.
E)  It points in the positive x direction.

Exam 24: Electromagnetic Waves

Which one of the following statements concerning electromagnetic waves is false?

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The average distance between the surface of the earth and the surface of the sun is 1.49 × 10¹¹ m. How much time, in minutes, does it take light leaving the surface of the sun to reach the earth?

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Which one of the following scientists did not attempt to measure the speed of light?

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The figure shows the time variation of the magnitude of the electric field of an electromagnetic wave produced by a wire antenna. -What is the magnitude of the electric field at t = 3.34 × 10^-¹⁰ s?

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The figure shows the time variation of the magnitude of the electric field of an electromagnetic wave produced by a wire antenna. -Determine the rms value of the electric field magnitude.

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Which one of the following wavelengths is in the infrared range of the electromagnetic spectrum?

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Linearly polarized light is incident of a sheet of polarizing material. The angle between the transmission axis and the incident electric field is 44°. What percentage of the incident intensity is transmitted?

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When a radio telescope observes a region of space between two stars, it detects electromagnetic radiation that has a wavelength of 0.21 m. This radiation was emitted by hydrogen atoms in the gas and dust located in that region. What is the frequency of this radiation?

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An FM radio station emits an electromagnetic wave which is received by a circuit containing a 3.33 × 10^-⁷H inductor and a variable capacitor set at 7.31 × 10^-¹² F. What is the frequency of the radio wave?

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Which one of the following colors of visible light has the highest frequency?

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A local radio station transmits radio waves uniformly in all directions with a total power of 7.50 × 10⁴ W. What is the intensity of these waves when they reach a receiving antenna located 20.0 km from the transmitting antenna?

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Which one of the following statements concerning electromagnetic waves is false?

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The average distance between the surface of the earth and the surface of the sun is 1.49 × 1011 m. How much time, in minutes, does it take light leaving the surface of the sun to reach the earth?

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Which one of the following scientists did not attempt to measure the speed of light?

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The figure shows the time variation of the magnitude of the electric field of an electromagnetic wave produced by a wire antenna. -What is the magnitude of the electric field at t = 3.34 × 10-10 s?

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The figure shows the time variation of the magnitude of the electric field of an electromagnetic wave produced by a wire antenna. -Determine the rms value of the electric field magnitude.

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Which one of the following wavelengths is in the infrared range of the electromagnetic spectrum?

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Linearly polarized light is incident of a sheet of polarizing material. The angle between the transmission axis and the incident electric field is 44°. What percentage of the incident intensity is transmitted?

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When a radio telescope observes a region of space between two stars, it detects electromagnetic radiation that has a wavelength of 0.21 m. This radiation was emitted by hydrogen atoms in the gas and dust located in that region. What is the frequency of this radiation?

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An FM radio station emits an electromagnetic wave which is received by a circuit containing a 3.33 × 10-7 H inductor and a variable capacitor set at 7.31 × 10-12 F. What is the frequency of the radio wave?

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Which one of the following colors of visible light has the highest frequency?

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The figure shows the time variation of the magnitude of the electric field of an electromagnetic wave produced by a wire antenna. -To which region of the electromagnetic spectrum does this wave belong?

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The figure shows the time variation of the magnitude of the electric field of an electromagnetic wave produced by a wire antenna. -What is the peak value of the magnetic field?

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A local radio station transmits radio waves uniformly in all directions with a total power of 7.50 × 104 W. What is the intensity of these waves when they reach a receiving antenna located 20.0 km from the transmitting antenna?

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The average distance between the surface of the earth and the surface of the sun is 1.49 × 10¹¹ m. How much time, in minutes, does it take light leaving the surface of the sun to reach the earth?

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The figure shows the time variation of the magnitude of the electric field of an electromagnetic wave produced by a wire antenna. -What is the magnitude of the electric field at t = 3.34 × 10^-¹⁰ s?

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An FM radio station emits an electromagnetic wave which is received by a circuit containing a 3.33 × 10^-⁷H inductor and a variable capacitor set at 7.31 × 10^-¹² F. What is the frequency of the radio wave?

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A local radio station transmits radio waves uniformly in all directions with a total power of 7.50 × 10⁴ W. What is the intensity of these waves when they reach a receiving antenna located 20.0 km from the transmitting antenna?

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