VITEEE SERIES
Physics

Electromagnetic Waves

11 previous year questions.

Volume: 11 Ques
Yield: Medium

High-Yield Trend

2
2018
1
2017
2
2015
1
2013
4
2011
1
2010

Chapter Questions
11 MCQs

01
PYQ 2010
medium
physics ID: viteee-2
Which of the following rays is emitted by a human body?
1
X - rays
2
UV rays
3
Visible rays
4
IR rays
02
PYQ 2011
medium
physics ID: viteee-2
In an electromagnetic wave, the average energy density associated with magnetic field is:
1
2
3
4

03
PYQ 2011
medium
physics ID: viteee-2
An electromagnetic wave going through vacuum is described by: Which of the following is/are independent of the wavelength?
1
2
3
4

04
PYQ 2011
medium
physics ID: viteee-2
An electron accelerated under a potential difference volt has a certain wavelength . Mass of proton is some 2000 times the mass of the electron. If the proton has to have the same wavelength , then it will have to be accelerated under a potential difference of:
1
2
2000 V
3
4

05
PYQ 2011
medium
physics ID: viteee-2
An electromagnetic wave going through vacuum is described by Which of the following is/are independent of the wavelength?
1
2
3
4
06
PYQ 2013
medium
physics ID: viteee-2
The amplitude of an electromagnetic wave in vacuum is doubled with no other changes made to the wave. As a result of this doubling of the amplitude, which of the following statement is correct?
1
The frequency of the wave changes only
2
The wave length of the wave changes only
3
The speed of the wave propagation changes only
4
Alone of the above is correct
07
PYQ 2015
medium
physics ID: viteee-2
Pick out the wrong statement.
1
Gauss’s law of magnetism is given by
2
An EM wave is a wave radiated by a charge at rest and propagates through electric field only
3
A time varying electric field is a source of changing magnetic field
4
Faraday's law of EM induction is
08
PYQ 2015
medium
physics ID: viteee-2
An electromagnetic wave propagating along north lies its electric field vertically upward. The magnetic field vector points towards
1
downward
2
east
3
north
4
south
09
PYQ 2017
medium
physics ID: viteee-2
Which of the following are not electromagnetic waves?
1
Cosmic rays
2
Gamma rays
3
rays
4
- rays
10
PYQ 2018
medium
physics ID: viteee-2
The magnetic field in a travelling electromagnetic wave has a peak value of 20 nT. The peak value of electric field strength is:
1
3 V/m
2
6 V/m
3
9 V/m
4
12 V/m
11
PYQ 2018
easy
physics ID: viteee-2
The magnetic field in a travelling electromagnetic wave has a peak value of 20 nT. The peak value of electric field strength is
1
3 V/m
2
6 V/m
3
9 V/m
4
12 V/m

About Electromagnetic Waves - VITEEE

Electromagnetic Waves is a vital chapter for VITEEE aspirants. Mastering the concepts covered in this chapter is essential for securing a top rank.

By rigorously practicing the previous year questions associated with this chapter, you can identify high-yield topics, understand the examiner's perspective, and boost your confidence during the actual exam.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why focus on Electromagnetic Waves PYQs?

Analyzing PYQs for this specific chapter reveals the most frequently tested concepts and the typical complexity of questions, allowing you to tailor your study plan efficiently.

How to best use this analysis?

Review the topic breakdown to see which sub-topics within Electromagnetic Waves carry the most weight. Then, tackle the questions iteratively to solidify your understanding.