Explore topic-wise MCQs in Engineering Physics.

This section includes 12 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Engineering Physics knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

The radiation pressure is given by __________

A. S
B. Sav
C. S/c
D. Sav/c
Answer» E.
2.

The magnitude of average value of S at a point is called as __________

A. Amplitude of radiation
B. Frequency of radiation
C. Intensity of radiation
D. Momentum flow
Answer» D. Momentum flow
3.

Poynting vector gives the energy flow per unit area per unit time through a cross-sectional area along the direction of propagation of the wave.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
4.

What will be the direction of Poynting vector?

A. x direction
B. y direction
C. z direction
D. -z direction
Answer» E.
5.

The amplitude of the electric field in a parallel beam of light of intensity 3 W/m2 is __________

A. 23.4 N/C
B. 34.5 N/C
C. 47.53 N/C
D. 51.45 N/C
Answer» D. 51.45 N/C
6.

In an electromagnetic wave, the electric field of amplitude 4 V/m is oscillating. The Energy density of the wave is ___________

A. 1.41 X 10-10 J/m3
B. 2.41 X 10-10 J/m3
C. 3.41 X 10-10 J/m3
D. 4.41 X 10-10 J/m3
Answer» B. 2.41 X 10-10 J/m3
7.

In free space, E(z,t) = 103sin(ωt – βz) \(\hat{y}\). Obtain H(z,t).

A. 1.23 sin (ωt – βz) (-\(\hat{y}\))
B. 1.23 sin(ωt – βz) (-\(\hat{x}\))
C. 2.65 sin (ωt – βz) (-\(\hat{y}\))
D. 2.65 sin(ωt – βz) (-\(\hat{x}\))
Answer» E.
8.

The correct expression for the Poynting vector is __________

A. S = E X B
B. S = E X B/2
C. S = E X B/μo
D. S = E X B/2μo
Answer» D. S = E X B/2μo
9.

According to the Poynting theorem, the energy flow per unit time out of any closed surface is ___________

A. Integral of S over the length of the surface
B. Integral of S over the are of the surface
C. Differential of S over the length of the surface
D. Differential of S over the are of the surface
Answer» C. Differential of S over the length of the surface
10.

The direction of Poynting vector is perpendicular to the direction of propagation of wave.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
11.

The energy transported by the fields per unit time per unit are is called __________

A. Poynting Energy
B. Electro-magnetic energy
C. Poynting vector
D. Flux density
Answer» D. Flux density
12.

Unit of Poynting Vector is _____________

A. Watt
B. Watt/s
C. Watt/m
D. Watt/m2
Answer» E.