The equations for the electric field and the magnetic field of the wave.
Answer to Problem 77PQ
The equation for the electric field is
Explanation of Solution
Write the expression for the frequency of an
Here
Write the expression for the angular frequency of the wave.
Here,
Write the expression for the wave number of the wave.
Here,
Write the expression for the maximum electric field.
Here,
Write the expression for the electric field of an electromagnetic wave.
Write the expression for the magnetic field of an electromagnetic wave.
Conclusion:
Substitute
Substitute equation (I) in the equation (II) to find
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Substitute
Therefore, the equation for the electric field is
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