NEET2026PhysicsChapterActual
A radio wave emitted by a communication satellite propagates in free space with a wavelength of 300 m . If the peak magnetic field of the electromagnetic wave is 1.5 10⁻⁸ T , what is the peak electric field of the wave? (Speed of light in free space = 3 10^8 m s ⁻¹ )
Options
- A4.5 10⁻⁶ V m ⁻¹
- B4.5 V m ⁻¹
- C5.0 10⁻¹⁷ V m ⁻¹
- D4.5 10⁻³ V m ⁻¹
Correct answer
B. 4.5 V m ⁻¹
Step-by-step solution
The relationship between the peak electric field E₀ and the peak magnetic field B₀ in an electromagnetic wave propagating in free space is given by: E₀ = c B₀ Substituting the given values: E₀ = (3 10^8 m s ⁻¹) (1.5 10⁻⁸ T ) E₀ = 4.5 V m ⁻¹ Answer: 4.5 V m ⁻¹