Quick and Easy NCERT Books Free Download for Class 12 Physics Chapter 8 - Electromagnetic Waves

In this chapter, students will learn about the need for displacement current and its consequences. Then they will see a descriptive account of electromagnetic waves, the broad spectrum of electromagnetic waves, stretching from γ rays (wavelength ~10-12 m) to long radio waves (wavelength ~103 m) will also be learned.

Electromagnetic Waves are one of the most important chapters in physics of Class 12. Click here to read the Chapter on your phone whenever you need it. It is always recommended to keep a digital copy of the NCERT book handy with you when you do not have any resources for the physical copy of the book.

Electro-Magnetic waves are amongst those interesting chapters in the respective subject which will compel you to solve more and more questions once you know the concept completely. You can see a  few questions and try to solve them once you are fully confident with the concept of the chapter.

Subtopics in Chapter 8 - Electromagnetic Waves 

• Displacement Current

• Electromagnetic Waves

Sources of electromagnetic waves

Nature of electromagnetic waves

• Electromagnetic Spectrum

Radio waves

Microwaves

Infrared waves

Visible rays

Ultraviolet rays

X-rays

Gamma rays

As mentioned earlier, Electromagnetic Waves is one of the fundamental chapters of physics. You need to prepare well to have a better understanding of how waves travel and behave. It will help you grasp the concepts of other chapters on advanced levels. Download this solution file and develop a conceptual foundation of this chapter to score better in the exams.