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An expression for oscillating electric field in a plane electromagnetic wave is given as Ez = 300 sin(5\( \pi \) \( \times \) 103x \( - \) 3\( \pi \) \( \times \) 1011t) Vm\( - \)1

Then, the value of magnetic field amplitude will be :

(Given : speed of light in Vacuum c = 3 \( \times \) 108 ms\( - \)1)

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Compare the given wave with E = E0 sin(kx - \(\omega\)t); in an EM wave the field amplitudes are related by E0/B0 = \(\omega\)/k (the wave speed).
Updated On: Oct 31, 2026
  • 1 \( \times \) 10\( - \)6 T
  • 5 \( \times \) 10\( - \)6 T
  • 18 \( \times \) 109 T
  • 21 \( \times \) 109 T
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Compare Ez = 300 sin(5\(\pi\)×103x - 3\(\pi\)×1011t) with E0 sin(kx - \(\omega\)t). So E0 = 300 V/m, k = 5\(\pi\)×103 m-1, \(\omega\) = 3\(\pi\)×1011 rad/s.
Step 2: In a plane EM wave, E0/B0 = wave speed = \(\omega\)/k, so B0 = E0k/\(\omega\).
Step 3: B0 = 300 × 5\(\pi\)×103 / (3\(\pi\)×1011) = (1500/3) × 103-11 = 500 × 10-8 = 5 × 10-6 T.
Answer: (B) 5 × 10-6 T
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