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a) Using Maxwell's equation, derive wave equation for the magnetic field of a linearly polarized wave in a vacuum. 0²B əx² = Hofo Calculate the propagation speed, v of the wave. 0²B at²

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a) Using Maxwell's equation, derive wave equation for the magnetic field of a linearly
polarized wave in a vacuum.
0²B
əx²
Calculate the propagation speed, v of the wave.
= μoεo
0²B
at²

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