Skip to main content

A monochromatic beam of light has a frequency v= 3 2 π × 10^12 ~Hz and is propagating along the direction i+ j √2. It is polarized along the k…

JEE Main 2018 — Physics Electromagnetism

2018mcqmedium

A monochromatic beam of light has a frequency v=32π×1012 Hzv=\frac{3}{2 \pi} \times 10^{12} \mathrm{~Hz}v=2π3​×1012 Hz and is propagating along the direction i^+j^2\frac{\hat{i}+\hat{j}}{\sqrt{2}}2​i^+j^​​. It is polarized along the k^\hat{k}k^ direction. The acceptable form for the magnetic field is:

Official previous-year question

Held on 15 Apr 2018 · Verified 6 Jul 2026.

Options

  1. A

    E0C(i^−j^2)cos⁡[104(i^−j^2)⋅r⃗−(3×1012)t]\frac{E_0}{C}\left(\frac{\hat{i}-\hat{j}}{\sqrt{2}}\right) \cos \left[10^4\left(\frac{\hat{i}-\hat{j}}{\sqrt{2}}\right) \cdot \vec{r}-\left(3 \times 10^{12}\right) t\right]CE0​​(2​i^−j^​​)cos[104(2​i^−j^​​)⋅r−(3×1012)t]

  2. B

    E0C(i^−j^2)cos⁡[104(i^+j^2)⋅r⃗−(3×1012)t]\frac{E_0}{C}\left(\frac{\hat{i}-\hat{j}}{\sqrt{2}}\right) \cos \left[10^4\left(\frac{\hat{i}+\hat{j}}{\sqrt{2}}\right) \cdot \vec{r}-\left(3 \times 10^{12}\right) t\right]CE0​​(2​i^−j^​​)cos[104(2​i^+j^​​)⋅r−(3×1012)t]

  3. C

    E0Ck^cos⁡[104(i^+j^2)r⃗+(3×1012)t]\frac{E_0}{C} \hat{k} \cos \left[10^4\left(\frac{\hat{i}+\hat{j}}{\sqrt{2}}\right) \vec{r}+\left(3 \times 10^{12}\right) t\right]CE0​​k^cos[104(2​i^+j^​​)r+(3×1012)t]

  4. D

    E0C(i^+j^+k^)3cos⁡[104(i^+j^2)r⃗+(3×1012)t]\frac{E_0}{C} \frac{(\hat{i}+\hat{j}+\hat{k})}{\sqrt{3}} \cos \left[10^4\left(\frac{\hat{i}+\hat{j}}{\sqrt{2}}\right) \vec{r}+\left(3 \times 10^{12}\right) t\right]CE0​​3​(i^+j^​+k^)​cos[104(2​i^+j^​​)r+(3×1012)t]

Did you get this right?

Sign in to track your attempts and accuracy.

Your note

Sign in to keep a private note on this question. Nothing you write is ever public.

JEE Main Electromagnetism in other years

More JEE Main Electromagnetism questions

$X P Q Y$ is a vertical smooth long loop having a total resistance $R$ where $P X$ is parallel to $Q Y$ and separation between them is $l$. A constant magnetic field $B$ perpendicular to the plane of the loop exists in the entire space. A rod $C D$ of length $L(L>l)$ and mass $m$ is made to slide down from rest under the gravity as shown in figure. The terminal speed acquired by the rod is $\_\_\_\_$ $\mathrm{m} / \mathrm{s}.(\mathrm{g}=$ acceleration due to gravity) ![JEE Main 2026 Physics, Electromagnetic Induction — question figure](https://prepforbharat.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/exam/615f0e999476412f48314daf/Physics/images/Electromagnetic_Induction/6983c1888bfdbb24356395ea/question_1__q_6983c1888bfdbb24356395ea__cdn-question-pool.getmarks.app__22S1_q_36_1__d6fd74efa2_final_ppt_sync.png)

2026medium

A thin half ring of radius $35$ cm is uniformly charged with a total charge of $Q$ coulomb. If the magnitude of the electric field at centre of the half ring is $100$ V/m, then the value of $Q$ is _______ nC. ($\epsilon_o = 8.85 \times 10^{-12}$ C$^2$/Nm$^2$ and $\pi = 3.14$)

2026medium

A Wheatstone bridge is initially at room temperature and all arms of the bridge have same value of resistances $\left(R_{1}=R_{2}=R_{3}=R_{4}\right)$. When $R_{3}$ resistance is heated to some temperature, its resistance value has gone up by $10 \%$. The potential difference $\left(V_{a}-V_{b}\right)$ (after $R_{3}$ is heated) is $\_\_\_\_$ V. ![JEE Main 2026 Physics, Current Electricity — question figure](https://prepforbharat.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/exam/615f0e999476412f48314daf/Physics/images/Current_Electricity/6983c1b28bfdbb24356397f8/question_1__q_6983c1b28bfdbb24356397f8__cdn-question-pool.getmarks.app__28S2_q_38_1__6b8355bbfe_final_ppt_sync.png)

2026medium

An inductor of inductance $10$ mH having resistance of $100\,\Omega$ is connected to battery of E.M.F. $1.0$ V through a switch as shown in the figure below. After switch is closed, the ratio of instantaneous voltages across the inductor when the current passing through it is $2$ mA and $4$ mA is _______. ![JEE Main 2026 Physics, Electromagnetic Induction — question figure](https://prepforbharat.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/exam/615f0e999476412f48314daf/Physics/images/Electromagnetic_Induction/69d8074d81239f6567c4f427/question_1__q_69d8074d81239f6567c4f427__cdn-question-pool.getmarks.app__06APRS1__q43_d1__a0964021cc_final_ppt_sync.png)

2026medium

A moving coil of galvanometer when shunted with $2\,\Omega$ resistance gives a full scale deflection for a current of $500$ mA. When a resistance of $470\,\Omega$ is connected in series it gives a full scale deflection for $10$ V potential applied on it. The value of resistance of galvanometer coil is __________ $\Omega$.

2026medium

Other Physics topics for JEE Main

Keep practicing Electromagnetism

Work through every JEE Main Electromagnetism PYQ, year by year.

Browse all Physics topics