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The velocity of electromagnetic waves in free space can be given by relation........

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`sqrt(mu_(0)epsi_(0))`

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`sqrt((mu_(0))/(epsi_(0)))`

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`sqrt((epsi_(0))/(mu_(0)))`

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`sqrt(1)/(sqrt(mu_(0)epsi_(0)))`

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To find the velocity of electromagnetic waves in free space, we can use the relationship involving the permittivity and permeability of free space. Here’s a step-by-step solution: ### Step 1: Understand the Constants - The permeability of free space (μ₀) is given as: \[ \mu_0 = 4\pi \times 10^{-7} \, \text{N/A}^2 \] - The permittivity of free space (ε₀) is given as: \[ \epsilon_0 = 8.85 \times 10^{-12} \, \text{F/m} \] ### Step 2: Write the Formula for Velocity The velocity (C) of electromagnetic waves in free space is given by the formula: \[ C = \frac{1}{\sqrt{\epsilon_0 \mu_0}} \] ### Step 3: Substitute the Values Now, substitute the values of ε₀ and μ₀ into the formula: \[ C = \frac{1}{\sqrt{(8.85 \times 10^{-12}) (4\pi \times 10^{-7})}} \] ### Step 4: Calculate the Product First, calculate the product of ε₀ and μ₀: \[ \epsilon_0 \mu_0 = (8.85 \times 10^{-12}) \times (4\pi \times 10^{-7}) \] Using the approximation for π (π ≈ 3.14): \[ \epsilon_0 \mu_0 \approx (8.85 \times 10^{-12}) \times (4 \times 3.14 \times 10^{-7}) \approx (8.85 \times 10^{-12}) \times (1.256 \times 10^{-6}) \approx 1.11 \times 10^{-17} \] ### Step 5: Take the Square Root Now, take the square root of the product: \[ \sqrt{\epsilon_0 \mu_0} \approx \sqrt{1.11 \times 10^{-17}} \approx 1.05 \times 10^{-8} \] ### Step 6: Calculate the Velocity Now, calculate the velocity: \[ C = \frac{1}{1.05 \times 10^{-8}} \approx 3 \times 10^{8} \, \text{m/s} \] ### Conclusion Thus, the velocity of electromagnetic waves in free space is approximately: \[ C \approx 3 \times 10^8 \, \text{m/s} \] ### Final Answer The velocity of electromagnetic waves in free space can be expressed as: \[ C = \frac{1}{\sqrt{\epsilon_0 \mu_0}} \approx 3 \times 10^8 \, \text{m/s} \] ---

To find the velocity of electromagnetic waves in free space, we can use the relationship involving the permittivity and permeability of free space. Here’s a step-by-step solution: ### Step 1: Understand the Constants - The permeability of free space (μ₀) is given as: \[ \mu_0 = 4\pi \times 10^{-7} \, \text{N/A}^2 \] - The permittivity of free space (ε₀) is given as: ...
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