Figure P34.15 shows a plane electromagnetic sinusoidal

Chapter 34, Problem 15

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Figure P34.15 shows a plane electromagnetic sinusoidal wave propagating in the x direction. Suppose the wavelength is 50.0 m and the electric field vibrates in the xy plane with an amplitude of 22.0 V/m. Calculate (a) the frequency of the wave and (b) the magnetic field B S when the electric field has its maximum value in the negative y direction. (c) Write an expression for B S with the correct unit vector, with numerical values for Bmax, k, and v, and with its magnitude in the form B 5 Bmax cos (kx 2 vt)

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QUESTION:

Figure P34.15 shows a plane electromagnetic sinusoidal wave propagating in the x direction. Suppose the wavelength is 50.0 m and the electric field vibrates in the xy plane with an amplitude of 22.0 V/m. Calculate (a) the frequency of the wave and (b) the magnetic field B S when the electric field has its maximum value in the negative y direction. (c) Write an expression for B S with the correct unit vector, with numerical values for Bmax, k, and v, and with its magnitude in the form B 5 Bmax cos (kx 2 vt)

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(a) Speed of light is given by,

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