An EM wave has a magnetic field strength of 5.00×10^−4 [T]. What is its electric field strength when travelling in a medium with n=1.50? A. 1.00×10^5[V/m] B. 1.50×10^5[V/m] C. 3.00×10^11[V/m] D. 6.00×10^11[V/m]

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An EM wave has a magnetic field strength of 5.00×10^−4 [T]. What is its electric field strength when travelling in a medium with n=1.50?

A. 1.00×10^5[V/m]
B. 1.50×10^5[V/m]
C. 3.00×10^11[V/m]
D. 6.00×10^11[V/m]
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