NEETPhysicsElectromagnetic Waves
The electric field of a plane electromagnetic wave propagating in vacuum has an amplitude of 30 2 V m ⁻¹ . The rms value of the oscillating magnetic field is: (Speed of light in vacuum = 3 10^8 m s ⁻¹ )
Options
- A2 10⁻⁷ T
- B5.0 10⁻⁸ T
- C1.0 10⁻⁷ T
- D9.0 10⁹ T
Correct answer
C. 1.0 10⁻⁷ T
Step-by-step solution
Given: Electric field amplitude, E₀ = 30 2 V m ⁻¹ Speed of light, c = 3 10^8 m s ⁻¹ First, find the amplitude (peak value) of the magnetic field using the relation c = E₀ B₀ : B₀ = E₀ c = 30 2 3 10^8 = 10 2 10⁻⁸ T = 2 10⁻⁷ T Next, calculate the rms value of the magnetic field using B_ rms = B₀ 2 : B_ rms = 2 10⁻⁷ 2 = 1.0 10⁻⁷ T Answer: 1.0 10⁻⁷ T