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Physics · 2023 · 2 marks
CBSE 2023 · Region 4 · Set 1 · Q22
(a) What is a displacement current? How is it different from a conduction current?
(a)
What is a displacement current ? How is it different from a conduction current?
OR
(b)
Write any two characteristics of an electromagnetic wave. Why are microwaves used in radar systems?
Marking-scheme solution
Displacement current is the current produced due to changing electric
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