PYQ NEET- Electromagnetic Waves L-6

Question: The ratio of contributions made by the electric field and magnetic field components to the intensity of and electromagnetic wave is : (c = speed of electromagnetic waves) (NEET-2020)#

A) $1: 1$

B) $1: \mathrm{C}$

C) $1: c^2$

D) $C: 1$

Answer: $1: 1$#

Explanation#

The total energy of an electromagnetic wave is equally shared by E and B fields. So the ratio is 1 : 1.