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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 regarding the electromagnetic wave described by the equations \( E = E_0 \sin(kx - \omega t) \) and \( B = B_0 \sin(kx - \omega t) \), we need to analyze the relationships between the electric field \( E_0 \), magnetic field \( B_0 \), wave number \( k \), and angular frequency \( \omega \). ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the relationship between \( E_0 \), \( B_0 \), \( k \), and \( \omega \):** The speed of light \( c \) in vacuum is given by the relationship: \[ c = \frac{E_0}{B_0} \] We also know that the wave speed can be expressed in terms of wave number \( k \) and angular frequency \( \omega \): \[ c = \frac{\omega}{k} \] 2. **Set the two expressions for \( c \) equal to each other:** Since both expressions represent the speed of light, we can equate them: \[ \frac{E_0}{B_0} = \frac{\omega}{k} \] 3. **Cross-multiply to find a relationship between \( E_0 \), \( B_0 \), \( k \), and \( \omega \):** Rearranging the equation gives: \[ E_0 k = B_0 \omega \] This shows that option 1, \( E_0 k = B_0 \omega \), is correct. 4. **Evaluate the other options:** - **Option 2:** \( E_0 B_0 = \omega k \) - This does not hold true based on our derived relationship. - **Option 3:** \( E_0 \omega = B_0 k \) - This is also incorrect as it does not match the derived relationship. - **Option 4:** None of these - This is incorrect since we have found a valid relationship. 5. **Conclusion:** The only correct expression from the options provided is: \[ E_0 k = B_0 \omega \] ### Final Answer: The correct option is **Option 1: \( E_0 k = B_0 \omega \)**.
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