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In an electromagnetic wave, the average energy density associated with magnetic field is:

A

`Li_(0)^(2)//2`

B

`B^(2)//2mu_(0)`

C

`mu_(0)B^(2)//2`

D

`mu_(0)//2B^(2)`

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The correct Answer is:
b
`E_(mag).=(B^(2))/(2mu_(0))`
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