Consider an electromagnetic wave traveling in the positive y- direction. The magnetic field associated with the wave at some location and at some instant points in the negative x-direction are shown in Figure MCQ21.1. What is the direction of the electric field at this position and at this instant? (a) the positive x-direction (b) the positive y-direction (c) the positive z-direction (d) the negative z-direction (e) the negative y-direction
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A laser beam is used to levitate a metal disk against the force of Earths gravity. (a) Derive an equation giving the required intensity of light, I, in terms of the mass m of the disk, the gravitational acceleration g, the speed of light c, and the cross-sectional area of the disk A. Assume the disk is perfectly reflecting and the beam is directed perpendicular to the disk. (b) If the disk has mass 5.00 g and radius 4.00 cm, find the necessary light intensity. (c) Give two reasons why using light pressure as propulsion near Earths surface is impractical.
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