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Which of the following relation is correct?

A

`sqrt(epsi_(0))E_(0) = sqrt(mu_(0))B_(0)`

B

`sqrt(mu_(0)epsi_(0)) = B_(0)//E_(0)`

C

`E_(0) = sqrt(mu_(0)epsi_(0))B_(0)`

D

`sqrt(epsi_(0))E_(0) = sqrt(epsi_(0))B_(0)`

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To determine the correct relation between the magnitudes of the electric field (E) and the magnetic field (B) in an electromagnetic wave, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the Forces in Electric and Magnetic Fields**: - The force on a charge (q) in an electric field (E) is given by \( F = qE \). - The force on a charge (q) moving with velocity (v) in a magnetic field (B) is given by \( F = qvB \). 2. **Equate the Forces**: - Since both expressions represent the force on the same charge, we can equate them: \[ qE = qvB \] - Dividing both sides by \( q \) (assuming \( q \neq 0 \)): \[ E = vB \] 3. **Express the Ratio of E and B**: - Rearranging the equation gives us: \[ \frac{E}{B} = v \] 4. **Relate Velocity to Speed of Light**: - In an electromagnetic wave, the velocity \( v \) is equal to the speed of light \( c \): \[ \frac{E}{B} = c \] - The speed of light \( c \) is approximately \( 3 \times 10^8 \, \text{m/s} \). 5. **Express c in Terms of Permittivity and Permeability**: - The speed of light can also be expressed in terms of the permittivity (\( \epsilon_0 \)) and permeability (\( \mu_0 \)) of free space: \[ c = \frac{1}{\sqrt{\mu_0 \epsilon_0}} \] 6. **Final Relation**: - Therefore, we can conclude that: \[ \frac{E}{B} = c = \frac{1}{\sqrt{\mu_0 \epsilon_0}} \] - This means that the ratio of the electric field to the magnetic field in an electromagnetic wave is equal to the speed of light. ### Conclusion: The correct relation is: \[ E = cB \] or \[ \frac{E}{B} = c \]

To determine the correct relation between the magnitudes of the electric field (E) and the magnetic field (B) in an electromagnetic wave, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the Forces in Electric and Magnetic Fields**: - The force on a charge (q) in an electric field (E) is given by \( F = qE \). - The force on a charge (q) moving with velocity (v) in a magnetic field (B) is given by \( F = qvB \). ...
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