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The intensity of the sunlight reaching the earth is `1380 W(m^-2)`. Assume this light to be a plane, monochromatic wave. Find the amplitudes of electric and magnetic field in this wave.

A

3.4 `xx 10^(-6)` T

B

`4.4 xx 10^(-5)` T

C

`1.4 xx 10^(-5)` T

D

`2.4 xx 10^(-1)` T

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A
`I = (B_(0)^(2) C)/(2 mu_(0))`
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