Consuder the plane electromagnetic wave given by the following expression(in SI units): Ex  = 0 Ey = ( 2 cos(2pie*10^14(t-x/c)+pie/2) Ez    =0 what are the frequency,wavelength,direction of motion,amplitude and polarization of the wave? write an expression for the corresponding B(x,y,z,t).

University Physics Volume 2
18th Edition
ISBN:9781938168161
Author:OpenStax
Publisher:OpenStax
Chapter16: Electromagnetic Waves
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 4CQ: If the electric field of an electromagnetic wave is oscillating along the z-axis and the magnetic...
icon
Related questions
Question

Consuder the plane electromagnetic wave given by the following expression(in SI units):

Ex  = 0

Ey = ( 2 cos(2pie*10^14(t-x/c)+pie/2)

Ez    =0

what are the frequency,wavelength,direction of motion,amplitude and polarization of the wave? write an expression for the corresponding B(x,y,z,t).

Expert Solution
trending now

Trending now

This is a popular solution!

steps

Step by step

Solved in 4 steps

Blurred answer
Knowledge Booster
Maxwell Equation
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, physics and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Similar questions
  • SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
University Physics Volume 2
University Physics Volume 2
Physics
ISBN:
9781938168161
Author:
OpenStax
Publisher:
OpenStax
Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations…
Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations…
Physics
ISBN:
9781133939146
Author:
Katz, Debora M.
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Principles of Physics: A Calculus-Based Text
Principles of Physics: A Calculus-Based Text
Physics
ISBN:
9781133104261
Author:
Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Glencoe Physics: Principles and Problems, Student…
Glencoe Physics: Principles and Problems, Student…
Physics
ISBN:
9780078807213
Author:
Paul W. Zitzewitz
Publisher:
Glencoe/McGraw-Hill