Loading...
UPSC 2008: Assertion (A): Radio waves bend in a magnetic field. Reason (R): Radio waves are electromagnetic in nature.
(a)Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b)Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A
(c)A is true but R is false
(d)A is false but R is true
Attempt This Question
Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (d) A is false but R is true
Radio waves propagate independently of external static magnetic fields; their paths are not bent merely by placing them in a magnetic field. The reason that radio waves are electromagnetic is true, but that fact does not cause bending; therefore the assertion is false and the reason true. ([physics.stackexchange.com](https://physics.stackexchange.com/questions/127098/do-radio-waves-interact-with-electrical-wiring?utm_source=openai))
Related Current Affairs
Related UPSC Questions
More from Physics
2008moderate
A person is sitting in a car which is at rest. The reaction from the road at each of the four wheels of the car is R. When the car runs on a straight
2007moderate
Consider the following statements : 1. If magenta and yellow coloured circles intersect, the intersected area will have red colour. 2. If cyan and mag
2007moderate
Consider the following statements: 1. A flute of smaller length gives waves of lower frequency. 2. Sound travels in rocks in the form of longitudinal
Related Science & Technology Topics
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the correct answer to this UPSC 2008 Science & Technology question?▼
The correct answer is option (d): A is false but R is true. Watch the detailed video explanation in our Sherlocking Prelims course on UnlockIAS.
Which year was this Physics question asked in UPSC Prelims?▼
This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2008, GS Paper 1, as Question 134. It falls under Science & Technology > Physics.
What is the difficulty level of this UPSC question?▼
This question is rated "moderate". It requires sound conceptual understanding of the topic.
How many UPSC Prelims questions have been asked from Physics?▼
UPSC has asked 104 questions from Physics (under Science & Technology) across multiple years. Visit the topic page to see the full list and year-wise trends.