Electromagnetic Waves and Maxwell's Equations
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What limitation does Ampere's law have when current changes over time?

  • It can only be used for AC circuits.
  • It can only be applied in static electrical fields.
  • It does not account for a displacement current. (correct)
  • It falls short when the current is steady.

    • What is produced by a changing electric field?

  • Only a magnetic field.
  • A gravitational field.
  • A static charge.
  • A displacement current. (correct)

    • In an RC circuit, what happens to the current over time?

  • It remains constant.
  • It fluctuates randomly.
  • It increases steadily.
  • It decreases over time. (correct)

    • How is the displacement current related to the electric field between capacitor plates?

    <p>It arises from a change in the electric field over time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between voltage and electric field in a capacitor?

    <p>Voltage equals the electric field times the distance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of Maxwell's equations, what does Gauss's law state about electric flux?

    <p>Electric flux is equal to the electric charge enclosed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What phenomenon occurs between capacitor plates that can't be crossed by charge movement?

    <p>Displacement current production.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When measuring electric flux through a closed surface, what must be accounted for according to Gauss's law?

    <p>The electric charge enclosed within the surface.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between wavelength, frequency, and the speed of light in a vacuum?

    <p>Wavelength is inversely proportional to frequency.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unit of frequency and how is it defined?

    <p>Hertz, defined as cycles per second</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which color of visible light has the longest wavelength?

    <p>Red</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Poynting vector describe?

    <p>The flow of electromagnetic energy through a surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the relationship between power and intensity mathematically expressed?

    <p>Intensity is equal to power times the area over which it is distributed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the angular frequency relate to in wave motion?

    <p>The number of radians per second in a wave cycle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about radiation pressure?

    <p>It is the pressure exerted by electromagnetic waves on a surface.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate wavelength range of visible light?

    <p>400 nm to 700 nm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Gauss's law for magnetism state about magnetic field lines?

    <p>The magnetic flux through any closed surface is zero.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In an electromagnetic wave, how are the electric field (E) and magnetic field (B) oriented with respect to each other?

    <p>They are perpendicular to each other.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the source of any electromagnetic wave?

    <p>An oscillating and accelerating electron.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the wave equation, if an electromagnetic wave is propagating in the x direction, in which direction does the E field oscillate?

    <p>In the y direction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the speed of light in a vacuum denoted and what is its approximate value?

    <p>E and is approximately $3.00 imes 10^8$ m/s.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does a changing magnetic field have on the electric field according to Faraday's law?

    <p>It induces an electric field that forms a closed loop.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Ampere-Maxwell law primarily concerned with?

    <p>The production of magnetic fields by changing electric fields or moving charges.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do the magnitudes of the electric and magnetic fields relate in a vacuum?

    <p>Their ratio equals the speed of light.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Electromagnetic (EM) Waves

    • Electromagnetic waves are produced by changing electric fields.
    • Ampère's law is insufficient when current changes over time (e.g., in an RC circuit).
    • A changing electric field creates a magnetic field, and vice versa.
    • Displacement current (Id) accounts for changes in electric flux over time, analogous to a current.
    • Id is related to the rate of change of electric flux.
    • Id = ε₀ * (dΦE/dt)
    • Maxwell's equations describe the relationship between electric and magnetic fields.

    Maxwell's Equations

    • Gauss's Law (electric): Electric flux through a closed surface is proportional to the enclosed charge. (ΦE = Qenc/ε₀)
    • Gauss's Law (magnetism): Magnetic flux through a closed surface is zero. (ΦB = 0)
    • Faraday's Law: A changing magnetic field induces an electric field. (∮E•dl = -dΦB/dt)
    • Ampère-Maxwell Law: A changing electric field or a conduction current produces a magnetic field. (∮B•dl = μ₀Ienc + μ₀ε₀dΦE/dt)

    Electromagnetic Waves Properties

    • Light is a transverse electromagnetic wave.
    • Electromagnetic waves travel at the speed of light (c) in a vacuum.
    • In a vacuum c = 1/√(μ₀ε₀)
    • The electric and magnetic fields are perpendicular to each other and the direction of propagation.
    • Electric and magnetic fields oscillate sinusoidally.
    • Electromagnetic waves are characterized by their wavelength (λ) and frequency (f).
    • c = λf

    Wave Vector

    • The wave vector (k) is related to wavelength and frequency
    • k = 2π/λ

    Poynting Vector

    • The Poynting vector (S) describes the flow of electromagnetic energy. (S = E × B / μ₀)
    • S has a magnitude and direction.
    • Intensity (I) is the time-averaged magnitude of S.
    • I = Savg = (1/2μ₀)|E|² = (1/2μ₀)|B|²
    • Radiation Pressure: Force per unit area exerted by an EM wave
    • Prad = I/c if object is an absorber
    • Prad = 2 I/c if object is a perfect reflector

    Wavelength and Color

    • Visible light has wavelengths ranging from approximately 400 nm (violet) to 700 nm (red).
    • Different wavelengths correspond to different colors and energies.

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    Explore the fundamental principles behind electromagnetic waves and Maxwell's equations in this quiz. Learn how changing electric fields relate to magnetic fields, and test your understanding of Gauss's laws, Faraday's law, and the Ampère-Maxwell law. Perfect for students studying physics or electromagnetic theory.

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