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The magnetic field in a travelling electromagnetic wave has a peak value of \(20\ nT\). The peak value of electric field strength is :

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In an electromagnetic wave \(E_0=cB_0\).
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  • \(3\ V/m\)
  • \(6\ V/m\)
  • \(9\ V/m\)
  • \(12\ V/m\)
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

\(E_0=cB_0\) with \(c=3\times10^{8}\ m/s\) and \(B_0=20\ nT=20\times10^{-9}\ T\).
\(E_0=3\times10^{8}\times20\times10^{-9}=6\ V/m\).
Answer: (2) 6 V/m
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