JEE Main 2021PhysicsElectromagnetic WavesEasyMCQ

JEE Main 2021Electromagnetic Waves Question with Solution

JEE Main 2021 (25 Jul Shift 1)

Question

A linearly polarised electromagnetic wave in vacuum is E=3.1cos1.8z-5.4×106ti^ N C-1 is incident normally on a perfectly reflecting wall at z=a. Choose the correct option.

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Show full solutionCorrect option: D
Correct answer
DThe reflected wave will be
3.1cos1.8z+5.4×106ti^ N C-1.

Step-by-step explanation

Reflected wave will have direction opposite to incident wave.

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