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Question
In an electromagnetic wave in free space the rms value of the electric field is 3 V m-1. The peak value of the magnetic field is ______.
Options
1.414 × 10-8 T
1.0 × 10-8 T
2.828 × 10-8 T
2.0 × 10-8 T
Solution
In an electromagnetic wave in free space the rms value of the electric field is 3 V m-1. The peak value of the magnetic field is 1.414 × 10-8 T.
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