Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Electromagnetic Waves

Question:

If the RMS value of electric field is given as 5 V/m, what will be the peak value of magnetic field component of the electromagnetic wave?

Options:

5.4 x 10-8 T

3.4 x 10-8 T

0.4 x 10-8 T

2.4 x 10-8 T

Correct Answer:

2.4 x 10-8 T

Explanation:

Epeak = Erms \(\sqrt { 2}\) 

Epeak = 5 V/m \(\sqrt { 2}\) = 7.1 V/m

Epeak/Bpeak = c 

Bpeak = Epeak / c = (7.1 V/m)/(3 x 108 m/s)  = 2.35 T