The magnetic field of an electromagnetic wave in a vacuum is B, = ( 3.0 µT ) sin ( 1.1×107 a – 2nft), where a is in m and t is in s. Part A What is the wave's wavelength? Express your answer using two significant figures. a ΑΣφ m Submit Previous Answers Request Answer X Incorrect; Try Again; 5 attempts remaining Part B What is the wave's frequency? Express your answer using two significant figures. f = Hz Submit Request Answer Part C What is the wave's electric field amplitude? Express your answer using two significant figures. ? E = V/m Submit Request Answer

The magnetic field of an electromagnetic wave in a vacuum is B, = ( 3.0 µT ) sin ( 1.1×107 a – 2nft), where a is in m and t is in s. Part A What is the wave's wavelength? Express your answer using two significant figures. a ΑΣφ m Submit Previous Answers Request Answer X Incorrect; Try Again; 5 attempts remaining Part B What is the wave's frequency? Express your answer using two significant figures. f = Hz Submit Request Answer Part C What is the wave's electric field amplitude? Express your answer using two significant figures. ? E = V/m Submit Request Answer

University Physics Volume 2

18th Edition

ISBN:9781938168161

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Chapter16: Electromagnetic Waves

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 45P: The electric field of an electromagnetic wave traveling in vacuum is described by the following wave...

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