The electric field in an electromagnetic wave is given by \(E = 56.5\ sin ω(t – \frac xc)\ NC^{–1}\). Find the intensity of the wave if it is propagating along x-axis in the free space. (Given \(∈_0 = 8.85 × 10^{–12} C^2N^{–1}m^{–2}\))
The electric field in an electromagnetic wave is given by \(E = 56.5\ sin ω(t – \frac xc)\ NC^{–1}\). Find the intensity of the wave if it is propagating along x-axis in the free space. (Given \(∈_0 = 8.85 × 10^{–12} C^2N^{–1}m^{–2}\))
- \(5.65\ Wm^{–2}\)
- \(4.24\ Wm^{–2}\)
- \(1.9 × 10–7\ Wm^{–2}\)
- \(56.5\ Wm^{–2}\)
The Correct Option is B
Solution and Explanation
Intensity of the wave,
\(I = \frac 12ε_0E^2_0c\)
\(I = \frac 12 \times 8.5 \times 10^{-12} \times (56.5)^2 \times 3 \times 10^8\)
\(I= 4.24\ w/m^2\)
So, the correct option is (B): \(4.24\ Wm^{–2}\)
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Concepts Used:
Electromagnetic waves
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