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(a)
The amplitude of the electric field.
Answer to Problem 36QAP
The amplitude of the magnetic field is given by,
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Formula used:
The magnetic field is given,
Where,
Calculation:
The magnetic field is given,
Comparing equation (1) and (2) we get,
Thus, the amplitude of the magnetic field is given by,
(b)
The speed of the
Answer to Problem 36QAP
The speed of the electromagnetic wave is,
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Formula used:
The speed of electromagnetic wave is is,
Where,
Calculation:
The magnetic field is given,
Comparing equation (1) and (2) we get,
Thus, the speed of the magnetic field is given by,
(c)
The frequency of the electromagnetic wave.
Answer to Problem 36QAP
The frequency of the electromagnetic wave is,
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Formula used:
The angular frequency of electromagnetic wave is is,
Where,
Calculation:
The magnetic field is given,
Comparing equation (1) and (2) we get,
The angular frequency of electromagnetic wave is is,
(d)
The period of the electromagnetic wave.
Answer to Problem 36QAP
The period of the electromagnetic wave is,
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Frequency,
Formula used:
The period of electromagnetic wave is,
Where,
Calculation:
The period of electromagnetic wave is,
(e)
The wavelength of the electromagnetic wave.
Answer to Problem 36QAP
The wavelength of the electromagnetic wave is,
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Formula used:
The wave number of electromagnetic waves is,
Where,
Calculation:
The magnetic field is given,
Comparing equation (1) and (2) we get,
The wave number of electromagnetic waves is,
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