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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Electromagnetic Waves

Question:

The average magnetic energy density of an electromagnetic wave of wavelength λ travelling in free space is given by:

Options:

$\frac{B^2}{2 \lambda}$

$\frac{B^2}{2 \mu_0}$

$\frac{B^2}{\mu_0 \lambda}$

$\frac{B}{\mu_0 \lambda}$

Correct Answer:

$\frac{B^2}{2 \mu_0}$

Explanation:

The average magnetic energy density of an electromagnetic wave travelling in free space is $u_{B}=\frac{B^2}{2 \mu_0}$