In a plane radio wave the maximum value of the electric field component is 4.85 V/m. Calculate (a) the maximum value of the magnetic field component and (b) the wave intensity. (a) Number 0.031 Units (b) Number 1.09 Units W/m^2 v W/m^2

In a plane radio wave the maximum value of the electric field component is 4.85 V/m. Calculate (a) the maximum value of the magnetic field component and (b) the wave intensity. (a) Number 0.031 Units (b) Number 1.09 Units W/m^2 v W/m^2

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Chapter24: Electromagnetic Waves

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In a plane radio wave the maximum value of the electric field component is 4.85 V/m. Calculate (a) the maximum value of the
magnetic field component and (b) the wave intensity.
(a) Number
0.031
Units
(b) Number
Units
W/m^2
v W/m^2
1.09

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