A sinusoidal electromagnetic wave having a magnetic field of amplitude 1.25 T an
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Question
A sinusoidal electromagnetic wave having a magnetic field of amplitude 1.25T and a wavelength of 432nm is traveling in the +xdirection through empty space.
Part A
What is the frequency of this wave?
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Part B
What is the amplitude of the associated electric field?
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A sinusoidal electromagnetic wave having a magnetic field of amplitude 1.25T and a wavelength of 432nm is traveling in the +xdirection through empty space.
Part A
What is the frequency of this wave?
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Part B
What is the amplitude of the associated electric field?
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Explanation / Answer
part A )
f = c/lambda
here c = speed of light
lambda = wave length
f = 3 x 10^8 / (432 x 10^-9 m )
f = 6.94 x 10^14 Hz
Part B )
E = cB
E = 3 x 10^8 * 1.25 x 10^-6 T
E = 375 V/m