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In a light wave, the electric field and magnetic field are to each other.

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ISBN:9781938168000

Author:Paul Peter Urone, Roger Hinrichs

Publisher:Paul Peter Urone, Roger Hinrichs

Chapter24: Electromagnetic Waves

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 31PE: Find the intensity of an electromagnetic wave having a peak magnetic field strength of 4.00109T.

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