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A red LED emits light at 0.1 watt uniformly around it. The amplitude of the electric field of the light at a distance of 1 m from the diode is :

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Intensity at distance \(r\) is \(I=\frac{P}{4\pi r^2}\) and also \(I=\frac12\varepsilon_0cE_0^2\); solve for \(E_0\).
Updated On: Nov 11, 2026
  • 5.48 V/m
  • 7.75 V/m
  • 1.73 V/m
  • 2.45 V/m
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

Intensity at \(r=1\) m: \(I = \frac{P}{4\pi r^2} = \frac{0.1}{4\pi(1)^2} \approx 7.96\times10^{-3}\ \mathrm{W/m^2}\).
For an EM wave, \(I = \frac12\varepsilon_0 c E_0^2\), so \(E_0 = \sqrt{\frac{2I}{\varepsilon_0 c}}\).
\(\varepsilon_0 c = 8.85\times10^{-12}\times 3\times10^{8} = 2.655\times10^{-3}\).
\(E_0^2 = \frac{2\times 7.96\times10^{-3}}{2.655\times10^{-3}} \approx 6.0 \Rightarrow E_0 \approx 2.45\ \mathrm{V/m}\).
Answer: (4) 2.45 V/m
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