Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Electromagnetic Waves

Question:

If $\vec{E}$ is an electric field and $\vec{B}$ is the magnetic induction then the energy flow per unit area per unit time in an electromagnetic field is given by

Options:

$\vec{E} × \vec{B}$

$\vec{E}. \vec{B}$

$E^2 + B^2$

$\frac{E}{B}$

Correct Answer:

$\vec{E} × \vec{B}$

Explanation:

Direction of propagation is along Poynting vector which is given by 

$ \vec{S} = \vec{E} × \vec{B}$