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A plane electromagnetic wave of frequency `25 Mhz` travels in free space along the x-direction. At a particular point in space and time, `E= (6.3 j) V//m`. What is `B` at this point?

A

`1.2xx10^(-6)T`

B

`1.2xx10^(-8)T`

C

`2.1xx10^(-6)T`

D

`2.1xx10^(-8)T`

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To find the magnetic field \( B \) at the given point in space and time for a plane electromagnetic wave traveling in free space, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Given Information**: - Frequency of the wave \( f = 25 \, \text{MHz} = 25 \times 10^6 \, \text{Hz} \) - Electric field \( E = 6.3 \, \hat{j} \, \text{V/m} \) - Speed of light in free space \( c = 3 \times 10^8 \, \text{m/s} \) 2. **Use the Relationship Between Electric and Magnetic Fields**: - The relationship between the electric field \( E \) and the magnetic field \( B \) in an electromagnetic wave is given by: \[ c = \frac{E}{B} \] - Rearranging this gives: \[ B = \frac{E}{c} \] 3. **Calculate the Magnetic Field Magnitude**: - Substitute the values of \( E \) and \( c \): \[ B = \frac{6.3 \, \text{V/m}}{3 \times 10^8 \, \text{m/s}} \] - Performing the calculation: \[ B = \frac{6.3}{3 \times 10^8} = 2.1 \times 10^{-8} \, \text{T} \] 4. **Determine the Direction of the Magnetic Field**: - The electric field \( E \) is in the \( \hat{j} \) direction (y-direction). - The wave is propagating in the \( \hat{i} \) direction (x-direction). - According to the right-hand rule, if \( E \) is in the y-direction and the wave is propagating in the x-direction, the magnetic field \( B \) will be in the z-direction (k-direction). 5. **Express the Magnetic Field Vector**: - Therefore, the magnetic field vector can be expressed as: \[ B = 2.1 \times 10^{-8} \, \hat{k} \, \text{T} \] ### Final Answer: The magnetic field \( B \) at the given point is: \[ B = 2.1 \times 10^{-8} \, \hat{k} \, \text{T} \]

To find the magnetic field \( B \) at the given point in space and time for a plane electromagnetic wave traveling in free space, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Given Information**: - Frequency of the wave \( f = 25 \, \text{MHz} = 25 \times 10^6 \, \text{Hz} \) - Electric field \( E = 6.3 \, \hat{j} \, \text{V/m} \) - Speed of light in free space \( c = 3 \times 10^8 \, \text{m/s} \) ...
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