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The amplitudes of electric and magnetic field increases by a factor of 2 each then velocity of light:

A

decreases

B

remains constant

C

increases thrice

D

increases twice

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To solve the problem, we need to analyze the relationship between the amplitudes of the electric and magnetic fields in an electromagnetic wave and the speed of light. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Electromagnetic Waves**: - Electromagnetic waves consist of oscillating electric (E) and magnetic (B) fields that are perpendicular to each other and to the direction of wave propagation. 2. **Amplitude Increase**: - In this problem, both the electric field amplitude (E) and the magnetic field amplitude (B) are increased by a factor of 2. This means: - New Electric Field Amplitude, \( E' = 2E \) - New Magnetic Field Amplitude, \( B' = 2B \) 3. **Speed of Light Formula**: - The speed of light (c) in a vacuum is given by the equation: \[ c = \nu \lambda \] where \( \nu \) is the frequency and \( \lambda \) is the wavelength. 4. **Frequency and Wavelength**: - The frequency \( \nu \) of the wave remains constant because the increase in amplitude does not affect the frequency of the oscillations. - The wavelength \( \lambda \) also remains constant for the same reason. 5. **Impact on Speed of Light**: - Since both frequency and wavelength are unchanged, we can conclude that the speed of light \( c \) remains constant. - Therefore, even though the amplitudes of the electric and magnetic fields have increased, the speed of light does not change. ### Conclusion: The velocity of light remains constant despite the increase in the amplitudes of the electric and magnetic fields.
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