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Assertion : Dipole oscillations produce electromagnetic waves.
Reason : Accelerated charge produces electromagnetic waves.
PhysicsElectromagnetic WavesAIIMSAIIMS 2007
Options:
  • A If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
  • B If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
  • C If assertion is true but reason is false
  • D If both assertion and reason are false.
Solution:
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The correct answer is: If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
Assertion is true. The reason is also true according to the classical theory of Maxwell. The dipole oscillation gives radiation because the charges are accelerated. (Any oscillation has acceleration).

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