In electromagnetic waves, the electric and magnetic fields are:
A. Parallel to each other and to direction of propagation
B. Parallel to each other but perpendicular to propagation
C. Perpendicular to each other and to direction of propagation
D. Randomly oriented
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Electromagnetic waves are transverse: electric field (E) and magnetic field (B) are perpendicular to each other and both perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation. This is a fundamental property derived from Maxwell's equations. Memory tip: 'EM waves: E ⊥ B ⊥ propagation direction; right-hand rule for orientation'. This conceptual question tests electromagnetic wave fundamentals, crucial for modern physics in competitive exams. Always recall that EM waves require no medium and travel at speed of light in vacuum.
Explanation:
Resistance depends on the resistivity of the material (R = ρL/A). Silver and copper are excellent conductors with very low resistivity. Aluminum is also a good conductor. Nichrome is an alloy (nickel, chromium, and often iron) with a resistivity about 60 times higher than that of copper, making it a resistor used in heating elements.
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