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The electric field of a plane electromagnetic wave in vacuum is...
The electric field of a plane electromagnetic wave in vacuum is given by . What is the amplitude of the magnetic field, and to which part of the electromagnetic spectrum does this wave belong?
Options
- A, Radiowaves
- B, Microwaves
- C, Microwaves
- D, Infrared
Correct answer
C. , Microwaves
Step-by-step solution
Given,
Comparing with the standard equation , we get:
The amplitude of the magnetic field is:
The frequency of the electromagnetic wave is:
A frequency of falls in the range of Microwaves (which typically span from to ).
Answer: , Microwaves
Comparing with the standard equation , we get:
The amplitude of the magnetic field is:
The frequency of the electromagnetic wave is:
A frequency of falls in the range of Microwaves (which typically span from to ).
Answer: , Microwaves