A plane electromagnetic wave travels in free space along z - axis. At a particular point in space, the…

A plane electromagnetic wave travels in free space along z- axis. At a particular point in space, the electric field along x-axis is 8.7 V m-1. The magnetic field along y- axis is
  1. 2.9×10-8 T
  2. 3×10-6 T
  3. 8.7×10-6 T
  4. 3×10-5 T

Solution

We know that the ratio of the magnitudes of electric and magnetic fields equals the speed of light in free space i.e., c=E0B0. And in an electromagnetic wave, the electric field and magnetic field are perpendicular to one another.

So, using the relation, the magnetic field along yaxis is B0=E0c=8.73×108=2.9×10-8 T

Asked in: AP EAMCET 2022 (04 Jul Shift 1)

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