Optics Question 311

Question: An electromagnetic wave, going through vacuum is described by E=E0sin(kxωt) . Which of the following is independent of wavelength

Options:

A) k

B) w

C) k/w

D) kw

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

The angular wave number k=2πλ; where l is the wave length. The angular frequency is w=2πν. The ratio kω=2π/λ2πν=1νπ=1c = constant



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