Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Electromagnetic Waves

Question:

The average value of electric energy density in an Electromagnetic Waves is ($E_0$ is peak value )

Options:

$\frac{1}{2}ε_0E^2_0$

$\frac{E^2_0}{2ε_0}$

$ε_0E^2_0$

$\frac{1}{4}ε_0E^2_0$

Correct Answer:

$\frac{1}{4}ε_0E^2_0$

Explanation:

Electric energy density

$u_e =\frac{1}{2}ε_0E^2_{rms}$

$E_{rms}=\frac{E_0}{\sqrt{2}}$

$u_e= \frac{1}{4}ε_0E^2_0$