Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections
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Chapter 34.4, Problem 34.3CE
The electric part of an
a. What are the amplitudes Emax and Bmax?
b. What are the angular wave number and the wavelength?
c. What is the propagation velocity?
d. What are the angular frequency, frequency, and period?
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Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections
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