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An EM wave propagating in x-direction has a wavelength of 8mm. The electric field vibrating y-direction has maximum magnitude of `60Vm^(-1)`. Choose the correct equations for electric and magnetic fields if the EM wave is propagating in vacuum :

A

`E_(y)=60sin[(pi)/(4)xx10^(3)(x-3xx10^(8)t)]hatjVm^(-1)`
`B_(z)=2sin[(pi)/(4)xx10^(3)(x-3xx10^(8)t)]hatkT`

B

`E_(y)=60sin[(pi)/(4)xx10^(3)(x-3xx10^(8)t)]hatjVm^(-1)`
`B_(z)=2xx10^(-7)sin[(pi)/(4)xx10^(3)(x-3xx10^(8)t)]hatkT`

C

`E_(y)=2xx10^(-7)sin[(pi)/(4)xx10^(3)(x-3xx10^(8)t)hatjVm^(-1)`
`B_(z)=60sin[(pi)/(4)xx10^(3)(x-3xx10^(8)t)]hatkT`

D

`E_(y)=2xx10^(-7)sin[(pi)/(4)xx10^(4)(x-4xx10^(8)t)]hatjVm^(-1)`
`B_(z)=60sin[(pi)/(4)xx10^(4)(x-4xx10^(8)t)]hatkT`

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To solve the problem of finding the correct equations for the electric and magnetic fields of an electromagnetic (EM) wave propagating in the x-direction, we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Identify the Given Information - Wavelength (\(\lambda\)) = 8 mm = \(8 \times 10^{-3}\) m - Maximum magnitude of the electric field (\(E_0\)) = 60 V/m - The wave propagates in the x-direction, and the electric field oscillates in the y-direction. ### Step 2: Determine the Wave Speed In vacuum, the speed of an electromagnetic wave is equal to the speed of light (\(c\)): \[ c = 3 \times 10^8 \text{ m/s} \] ### Step 3: Calculate the Wave Number (\(k\)) The wave number \(k\) is given by the formula: \[ k = \frac{2\pi}{\lambda} \] Substituting the value of \(\lambda\): \[ k = \frac{2\pi}{8 \times 10^{-3}} = \frac{\pi}{4 \times 10^{-3}} \text{ m}^{-1} \] ### Step 4: Calculate the Angular Frequency (\(\omega\)) The relationship between the speed of the wave, wave number, and angular frequency is given by: \[ c = \frac{\omega}{k} \implies \omega = c \cdot k \] Substituting the values of \(c\) and \(k\): \[ \omega = (3 \times 10^8) \cdot \left(\frac{\pi}{4 \times 10^{-3}}\right) = \frac{3\pi \times 10^{11}}{4} \text{ rad/s} \] ### Step 5: Write the Electric Field Equation The electric field (\(E\)) of an EM wave can be expressed as: \[ E = E_0 \sin(kx - \omega t) \] Since the electric field oscillates in the y-direction, we can write: \[ E = 60 \sin\left(\frac{\pi}{4 \times 10^{-3}} x - \frac{3\pi \times 10^{11}}{4} t\right) \hat{j} \text{ V/m} \] ### Step 6: Calculate the Maximum Magnetic Field (\(B_0\)) The maximum magnetic field \(B_0\) is related to the electric field by: \[ B_0 = \frac{E_0}{c} \] Substituting the values: \[ B_0 = \frac{60}{3 \times 10^8} = 2 \times 10^{-7} \text{ T} \] ### Step 7: Write the Magnetic Field Equation The magnetic field (\(B\)) can be expressed as: \[ B = B_0 \sin(kx - \omega t) \] Since the magnetic field oscillates in the z-direction, we can write: \[ B = 2 \times 10^{-7} \sin\left(\frac{\pi}{4 \times 10^{-3}} x - \frac{3\pi \times 10^{11}}{4} t\right) \hat{k} \text{ T} \] ### Final Equations Thus, the equations for the electric and magnetic fields are: 1. Electric Field: \[ E = 60 \sin\left(\frac{\pi}{4 \times 10^{-3}} x - \frac{3\pi \times 10^{11}}{4} t\right) \hat{j} \text{ V/m} \] 2. Magnetic Field: \[ B = 2 \times 10^{-7} \sin\left(\frac{\pi}{4 \times 10^{-3}} x - \frac{3\pi \times 10^{11}}{4} t\right) \hat{k} \text{ T} \]
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