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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. | S<sub>av</sub> |
C. | S/c |
D. | S<sub>av</sub>/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. |
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 | |
5. |
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<sup>-10</sup> J/m<sup>3</sup> |
B. | 2.41 X 10<sup>-10</sup> J/m<sup>3</sup> |
C. | 3.41 X 10<sup>-10</sup> J/m<sup>3</sup> |
D. | 4.41 X 10<sup>-10</sup> J/m<sup>3</sup> |
Answer» B. 2.41 X 10<sup>-10</sup> J/m<sup>3</sup> | |
6. |
Earth receives 2 cal/min/cm2 of solar energy. What is the value of mid H mid? |
A. | 1.98 A/m |
B. | 2.45 A/m |
C. | 3.75 A/m |
D. | 4.13 A/m |
Answer» B. 2.45 A/m | |
7. |
In free space, E(z,t) = 103sin( t z) ( hat{y} ). Obtain H(z,t). |
A. | 1.23 sin ( t z) (- ( hat{y} )) |
B. | 1.23 sin( t z) (- ( hat{x} )) |
C. | 2.65 sin ( t z) (- ( hat{y} )) |
D. | 2.65 sin( t z) (- ( hat{x} )) |
Answer» E. | |
8. |
The correct expression for the Poynting vector is __________ |
A. | <strong>S = E X B</strong> |
B. | <strong>S = E X B</strong>/2 |
C. | <strong>S = E X B</strong>/ <sub>o</sub> |
D. | <strong>S = E X B</strong>/2 <sub>o</sub> |
Answer» D. <strong>S = E X B</strong>/2 <sub>o</sub> | |
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/m<sup>2</sup> |
Answer» E. | |