Electromagnetic Wave Components Quiz

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What does the power density indicate in terms of electromagnetic waves?

  • Physical orientation of the electric field vector
  • Speed of the wave
  • Rate at which energy flows through a unit area of surface in space (correct)
  • Direction of propagation of a wave

What is the physical orientation of the electric field vector in respect to the Earth’s surface called?

  • Power Density
  • Wave Velocity
  • Polarization (correct)
  • Wavefront

What is the line drawn along the direction of propagation of a wave called?

  • Wavefront
  • Ray (correct)
  • Power Density
  • Polarization

What is the electric field intensity equivalent to?

<p>Voltage (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic impedance of free space equal to?

<p>Square root of the ratio of its magnetic permeability to its electric permittivity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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