5 Questions
What does the power density indicate in terms of electromagnetic waves?
Rate at which energy flows through a unit area of surface in space
What is the physical orientation of the electric field vector in respect to the Earth’s surface called?
Polarization
What is the line drawn along the direction of propagation of a wave called?
Ray
What is the electric field intensity equivalent to?
Voltage
What is the characteristic impedance of free space equal to?
Square root of the ratio of its magnetic permeability to its electric permittivity
Test your knowledge of electromagnetic wave components, including electric and magnetic fields, wave velocity, polarization, and rays and wavefronts. This quiz will assess your understanding of these key concepts in wave propagation.
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