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The electric field part of an electromagnetic wave in a medium is represented by
`E_(x)=0,`
`E_(y)=2.5(N)/(C) cos[(2pixx10^(6)(rad)/(m))t-(pixx10^(-2)(rad)/(s))x]`
`E_(z)=0`.
The wave is

A

moving along y-direction with frequency `2pixx10^(6)Hz` and wavelength `200m`.

B

moving along x-direction with frequency `10^(6)Hz` and wavelength `100m`

C

moving along x-direction with frequency `10^(6)Hz` and wavelength `100m`

D

moving along x-direction with frequency `10^(6)Hz` and wavelength `200m`

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To solve the problem, we need to analyze the given electric field expression of the electromagnetic wave and extract information about its direction of propagation, frequency, and wavelength. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Electric Field Components:** The electric field components are given as: \[ E_x = 0, \quad E_y = 2.5 \, \text{N/C} \cos\left[(2\pi \times 10^6 \, \text{rad/m}) t - (\pi \times 10^{-2} \, \text{rad/s}) x\right], \quad E_z = 0 \] This indicates that the electric field is oriented along the y-axis. 2. **Compare with the General Wave Equation:** The general form of the electric field of a wave is: \[ E = E_0 \cos(\omega t - kx) \] Here, we can identify: - \( E_0 = 2.5 \, \text{N/C} \) - \( \omega = 2\pi \times 10^6 \, \text{rad/s} \) - \( k = \pi \times 10^{-2} \, \text{rad/m} \) 3. **Determine the Direction of Propagation:** The wave is propagating in the direction of the wave vector \( k \). Since \( kx \) is subtracted in the wave equation, the wave is moving in the positive x-direction. 4. **Calculate the Frequency:** The frequency \( f \) can be calculated using the relation: \[ f = \frac{\omega}{2\pi} \] Substituting the value of \( \omega \): \[ f = \frac{2\pi \times 10^6}{2\pi} = 10^6 \, \text{Hz} \] 5. **Calculate the Wavelength:** The wavelength \( \lambda \) can be calculated using the relation: \[ k = \frac{2\pi}{\lambda} \] Rearranging gives: \[ \lambda = \frac{2\pi}{k} \] Substituting the value of \( k \): \[ \lambda = \frac{2\pi}{\pi \times 10^{-2}} = 200 \, \text{m} \] 6. **Summarize the Results:** - The wave is propagating in the positive x-direction. - The frequency of the wave is \( 10^6 \, \text{Hz} \). - The wavelength of the wave is \( 200 \, \text{m} \). ### Final Answer: The wave is propagating in the positive x-direction with a frequency of \( 10^6 \, \text{Hz} \) and a wavelength of \( 200 \, \text{m} \).

To solve the problem, we need to analyze the given electric field expression of the electromagnetic wave and extract information about its direction of propagation, frequency, and wavelength. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Electric Field Components:** The electric field components are given as: \[ E_x = 0, \quad E_y = 2.5 \, \text{N/C} \cos\left[(2\pi \times 10^6 \, \text{rad/m}) t - (\pi \times 10^{-2} \, \text{rad/s}) x\right], \quad E_z = 0 ...
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