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In a plane electromagnetic wave of frequency `1.0 xx 10^(12)`Hz, the amplitude of the magnetic field is `5.0 xx 10^(-6) T.` (a) Calculate the amplitude of the electric field. (b) what is the total average energy density of the e.m. wave?

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