The electric field amplitude of an electromagnetic wave is $100 N C^{-1}$ and its frequency is 50 MHz. What is the magnitude of wave vector $(k)$. (given speed of electromagnetic wave is $3 \times 10^8 ms^{-1}$) |
$\frac{\pi}{6}$ $\frac{\pi}{3}$ $\frac{6}{\pi}$ $\frac{3}{\pi}$ |
$\frac{\pi}{3}$ |
The correct answer is Option (2) → $\frac{\pi}{3}$ The magnitude of the Wave vector (k) for an electromagnetic wave is related to its wavelength (λ) by - $K=\frac{2π}{λ}=\frac{2πv}{C}$ $[λ=\frac{c}{v}]$ $∴K=\frac{2π×50×10^6}{3×10^8}$ [v = frequency = $50×10^6s^{-1}$ given] $=\frac{\pi}{3}$ |