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The average value of electric energy density in an electromagnetic wave is (`E_(0)` is peak value):

A

`(1)/(2) epsilon_(0) E_(0)^(2)`

B

`(E_(0)^(2))/(2 epsilon_(0))`

C

`epsilon_(0) E_(0)^(2)`

D

`(1)/(4) epsilon_(0) E_(0)^(2) `

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The correct Answer is:
D
`u_(e ) = (1)/(4) epsilon_(0) E_(0)^(2)`
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