The vector components of the electric field in a polarized electromagnetic wave traveling in vacuum are Ex = 0, = Ey = 0, and E₂ A sin(kx - wt). Parameter values are given below. Calculate these properties of the EM wave: (a) frequency; (b) wavelength; (c) amplitude of magnetic field oscillations; (d) time-averaged intensity. A = 5.64 V/m; w = 3.85x108 rad/s;

The vector components of the electric field in a polarized electromagnetic wave traveling in vacuum are Ex = 0, = Ey = 0, and E₂ A sin(kx - wt). Parameter values are given below. Calculate these properties of the EM wave: (a) frequency; (b) wavelength; (c) amplitude of magnetic field oscillations; (d) time-averaged intensity. A = 5.64 V/m; w = 3.85x108 rad/s;

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Chapter16: Electromagnetic Waves

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