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An electromagnetic wave going through vacuum is described by
` E= E_0 sin(kx- omega t), B=B_0sin(kx-omega t)`.
Then

A

`(E_0)k =(B_0)omega`

B

`(E_0) (B_0)=omega k`

C

`(E_0)omega = B_0 k `

D

none of these .

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To solve the problem, we need to analyze the given equations for the electromagnetic wave and derive the relationships between the parameters involved: \( E_0 \), \( B_0 \), \( k \), and \( \omega \). ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Given Equations**: The electromagnetic wave is described by the equations: \[ E = E_0 \sin(kx - \omega t) \] \[ B = B_0 \sin(kx - \omega t) \] 2. **Understand the Relationship Between Electric and Magnetic Fields**: In an electromagnetic wave, the ratio of the amplitudes of the electric field \( E_0 \) and the magnetic field \( B_0 \) is related to the speed of light \( c \): \[ \frac{E_0}{B_0} = c \] where \( c \) is the speed of light in vacuum, approximately \( 3 \times 10^8 \, \text{m/s} \). 3. **Relate Wave Speed to Angular Frequency and Wave Number**: The wave speed \( c \) can also be expressed in terms of the angular frequency \( \omega \) and the wave number \( k \): \[ c = \frac{\omega}{k} \] 4. **Equate the Two Expressions for Wave Speed**: Since both expressions represent the speed of light, we can set them equal to each other: \[ \frac{E_0}{B_0} = \frac{\omega}{k} \] 5. **Cross Multiply to Derive a Relationship**: Cross multiplying gives us: \[ E_0 k = B_0 \omega \] 6. **Identify the Correct Option**: Now we can analyze the options provided in the question: - Option 1: \( E_0 k = B_0 \omega \) (Correct) - Option 2: \( E_0 B_0 = \omega k \) (Incorrect) - Option 3: \( E_0 \omega = B_0 k \) (Incorrect) - Option 4: None of these (Incorrect) Therefore, the correct answer is **Option 1**: \( E_0 k = B_0 \omega \).
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