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Answer: 1.0 × 10⁻¹⁷ kg m/s
The momentum of light absorbed is given by p = (Power × Time) / c. Substituting the values, p = (30 × 10⁻³ × 100 × 10⁻⁹) / (3 × 10⁸) = 1.0 × 10⁻¹⁷ kg m/s.
Answer: n = 1716
Using the formula for average intensity I = (c * epsilon₀ * E₀²) / 2, substituting E₀ = 36 V/m gives I = (3*10⁸ * 8.85*10⁻¹² * 36²) / 2 = (3*10⁸ * 8.85*10⁻¹² * 1296) / 2 ≈ 1.724 / 2 *... Let me recompute: c*epsilon₀ = 3*10⁸ * 8.85*10⁻¹² = 2.655*10⁻³. Then I = 0.5 * 2.655*10⁻³ * 1296 = 0.5 * 3.441 = 1.720 W/m²... Hmm. Actually I = (E₀²)/(2*mu₀*c) = (36²)/(2 * 4*pi*10⁻⁷ * 3*10⁸) = 1296/(2 * 376.7) = 1296/753.4 ≈ 1.720 W/m². So sqrt(n) ≈ 1.720 => n ≈ 2.96... That is not an integer match for a clean answer. Re-examining: perhaps the question means I = sqrt(n) where n ~ 1296*something. Using I_avg = c*epsilon₀*E₀²/2 = 3*10⁸*8.85*10⁻¹²*36²/2 = 1.721 W/m² ≈ sqrt(2.96). So n = 3 is closest integer. But answer options above assume a different interpretation — that the intensity value itself equals sqrt(n) and n is large. With I ≈ 1.72 W/m², sqrt(n) = 1.72 gives n ≈ 2.96, so n = 3.
Answer: 88.5 * 10^(-13) J
The average energy density is u = epsilon₀ * E0² / 2. With E0 = 20 V/m and V = 5 * 10^(-4) m³, U = epsilon₀ * E0² / 2 * V = 8.85 * 10^(-12) * 400 / 2 * 5 * 10^(-4) = 88.5 * 10^(-13) J.
Answer: E = -15 V/m in +x direction
For EM wave propagating in +z: the wave direction k-hat = z-hat. The relationship is k-hat = (E-hat) cross (B-hat). Here B = 5e-8 * x-hat. If E = E0 * y-hat, then E-hat cross B-hat = y-hat cross x-hat = -z-hat. That's wrong direction. If E = E0 * (-y-hat), then (-y-hat) cross x-hat = -(y cross x) = -(-z) = +z. So E should be in -y direction. But the options only show x-direction electric fields. This means the question's options have an error regarding direction, or the electric field is indeed in -y direction and option D with magnitude calculation should be checked. |E| = c*|B| = 3e8 * 5e-8 = 15 V/m. The magnitude is 15 V/m. The direction consistent with +z propagation and B in +x would be E in -y. Since the options list choices with just magnitude and x-hat notation, the intended answer based on magnitude alone is 15 V/m. Among options, option D gives -15 V/m in x-direction (implying a sign). In JEE context, the standard answer for this problem is E = 15 j-hat V/m (in +y) or E = -15 j-hat but the options here label it as -15 x-hat. The intended answer is the one with magnitude 15 V/m and the negative sign indicating the actual direction; option D is -15 V/m.
Answer: beta = 3*sqrt(14) * 10⁷
The wave vector direction is (1, 2, 3) with magnitude sqrt(1+4+9) = sqrt(14). The angular frequency omega = c * |k| * 10⁷ = 3*10⁸ * sqrt(14) * 10⁷ = 3*sqrt(14) * 10¹⁵ rad/s. So beta = 3*sqrt(14) * 10¹⁵. Wait, let me re-examine the phase: 10⁷(x + 2y + 3z - beta*t). The wave number magnitude is 10⁷ * sqrt(14). So omega = c * k_magnitude = 3*10⁸ * 10⁷ * sqrt(14) = 3*sqrt(14) * 10¹⁵. So beta = 3*sqrt(14) * 10¹⁵. The given option says 3*sqrt(14)*10⁸ which doesn't match dimensionally if beta has units of s⁻¹ / m = rad/m it would be the spatial part... Actually the phase is 10⁷*(x+2y+3z - beta*t) = 10⁷*x + 2*10⁷*y + 3*10⁷*z - 10⁷*beta*t. For EM wave omega = c|k|: 10⁷*beta = c * sqrt(14) * 10⁷, so beta = c*sqrt(14) = 3*10⁸*sqrt(14) m/s. So option (A) should be beta = 3*sqrt(14)*10⁸ m/s, which matches option A. For condition E perpendicular to k: k-direction is (1,2,3), E-amplitude direction is (0,1,b). Dot product: 0*1 + 1*2 + b*3 = 2 + 3b = 0, so b = -2/3. Option (B) b = 2 is incorrect. Average energy density = epsilon0 * E0² (for EM wave in vacuum). E0 = 10⁻³ V/m (magnitude of amplitude vector = sqrt(0+1+b²)*10⁻³ = sqrt(1+4/9)*10⁻³). With b = -2/3: E0 = sqrt(13/9)*10⁻³. u_avg = (1/2)*epsilon0*E0² = (1/2)*epsilon0*(13/9)*10⁻⁶. This doesn't match 6.5*10⁻⁶*epsilon0 (which would require E0² = 13*10⁻⁶... let me try b=2: E0² = (1+4)*10⁻⁶ = 5*10⁻⁶, u_avg = (1/2)*epsilon0*5*10⁻⁶ = 2.5*10⁻⁶*epsilon0. Still not 6.5. If b=3: E0² = (1+9)*10⁻⁶ = 10⁻⁵, u_avg = 5*10⁻⁶ epsilon0. None gives 6.5. The only correct answer is option (A).
Answer: E = -9 * sin[200*pi*(y + c*t)] * k_hat V/m
The argument y + c*t = constant implies y decreases as t increases, so the wave propagates in the -y direction. Magnitude: E0 = c * B0 = 3*10⁸ * 3*10⁻⁸ = 9 V/m. Direction: for propagation in -y and B in +x (i_hat), the Poynting vector S = (1/mu0)*(E x B) must be in -y. Testing E = -k_hat (i.e., -z direction): E x B = (-k_hat) x (i_hat) = -(k x i) = -j_hat = -y_hat. This matches propagation in -y. So E = -9*sin[200*pi*(y+ct)] * k_hat V/m.
Answer: E = -9 * sin[200*pi*(y + ct)] k_hat V/m
Amplitude of E: E₀ = c * B₀ = 3*10⁸ * 3*10⁻⁸ = 9 V/m. Wave propagation direction: argument (y + ct) means wave travels in -y direction (since at t=0, the wave front is at y=0, and at t>0 the same phase is at y = -ct, moving in -y). Unit vector of propagation: k_hat_prop = -j_hat. Relationship: E cross B must point in direction of propagation. E_hat cross B_hat = k_hat_prop = -j_hat. B is along i_hat. If E is along -k_hat (negative z): (-k_hat) cross (i_hat) = -(k_hat cross i_hat) = -(j_hat) = -j_hat. Yes! This works. So E = -9 * sin[200*pi*(y+ct)] k_hat V/m.
Answer: 2*sqrt(3) * 10² N/C
The time-averaged intensity of an EM wave is I = (1/2)*epsilon0*c*E0². Substituting I = 500/pi, we can solve for E0. I = 500/pi ~ 159.15 W/m². E0² = 2I/(epsilon0*c) = 2*(500/pi)/(8.85e-12 * 3e8) = (1000/pi)/(2.655e-3) = 1000/(pi*2.655e-3) = 1000/8.341e-3 = 119,890 ~ 1.2e5. E0 = sqrt(1.2e5) ~ 346 N/C ~ 2*sqrt(3)*100 = 346 N/C. So answer is 2*sqrt(3)*10² N/C.
Answer: Ey = 66 cos(2*pi * 10¹¹ * (t - x/c)) V/m; Bz = 2.2 * 10⁻⁷ cos(2*pi * 10¹¹ * (t - x/c)) T
For an EM wave along +X with E along Y, the magnetic field B is along Z (from E x B = propagation direction). Amplitude B0 = E0/c = 66/(3*10⁸) = 2.2*10⁻⁷ T. Angular frequency omega = 2*pi*c/lambda = 2*pi*(3*10⁸)/(3*10⁻³) = 2*pi*10¹¹ rad/s. So E_y = 66 cos(2*pi*10¹¹*(t - x/c)) and B_z = 2.2*10⁻⁷ cos(2*pi*10¹¹*(t - x/c)).
Answer: P->iii; Q->iv; R->ii; S->i
Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is used to sterilize surgical instruments due to its germicidal properties (iii). Microwaves are used in RADAR (Radio Detection And Ranging) systems (iv). Infrared waves are absorbed by CO2 and water vapor, contributing to the greenhouse effect (ii). X-rays have wavelengths of the order of atomic spacings in crystals, making them ideal for X-ray diffraction (crystal structure determination) (i).
Answer: 1.4 kV/m
The intensity gives the time-averaged energy flux. Using I = (1/2) * epsilon₀ * c * E₀², the peak electric field comes out to approximately 1414 V/m ≈ 1.4 kV/m.
Answer: B = 1.6 * 10⁻⁶ * cos(2 * 10⁷ * z + 6 * 10¹⁵ * t) * (2 * i_hat + j_hat) Wb/m²
The wave propagates in the -z direction. Using B = (k_hat x E)/c with k_hat = -z_hat and E direction vector (-i+2j), the cross product gives (2i+j), and the magnitude becomes 480/(3*10⁸) = 1.6*10⁻⁶.
Answer: kₓ = 2*n*pi/a
Boundary condition: E(0) = A sin(0) = 0 (satisfied). E(a) = A sin(kₓ*a) = 0 requires kₓ*a = n*pi, so kₓ = n*pi/a. None of the listed options exactly match n*pi/a. Option 1 (n*pi) would require a=1; option 2 (2*n*pi/a) has an extra factor of 2. The correct answer from physics is kₓ = n*pi/a, but that is not listed. This question is defective as written unless intended for a=1 (dimensionless). However, among the given options option 2 = 2*n*pi/a is the closest standard form if the problem meant to include 2 (as in full wavelength). We note the issue but pick the closest match.
Answer: The electric field is linearly polarized along the x-direction.
Statement A: E always points along x-hat -> linearly polarized in x-direction. TRUE. Statement B: Using Maxwell's equation, B = -(E0/c) sin(kz) sin(omega*t) y-hat -> oscillates in y-direction. TRUE. Statement C: Nodes of E where cos(kz)=0 -> kz=(2n+1)*pi/2 -> z=(2n+1)*pi/(2k), NOT z=n*pi/k. FALSE. Statement D: Nodes of B where sin(kz)=0 -> kz=n*pi -> z=n*pi/k. TRUE. So A, B, D are correct. The question asks which statements are correct; option A (the first listed option) covers only statement A. The question structure implies single correct option. Given the options as listed and that option A states only statement 1, while multiple statements are true, this appears to be a multiple-correct question. The single option that best applies as a standalone statement is A (electric field linearly polarized in x), as B and D are also correct but the question asks to identify a correct statement. If single answer: A is correct and C is the only false one; but the question format and options suggest the answer is option A alone represents one correct statement and option D (nodes of B at n*pi/k) is also correct. The most unambiguous standalone correct statement listed as a single option is A.
Answer: B = 2 * 10⁻⁷ sin(0.5 * 10³ * z - 1.5 * 10¹¹ * t) i-hat
Given: nu = 23.9 GHz, E0 = 60 V/m, propagation along +z. B0 = E0/c = 60/(3*10⁸) = 2*10⁻⁷ T. omega = 2*pi*23.9*10⁹ ≈ 1.5*10¹¹ rad/s. k = omega/c = 1.5*10¹¹/(3*10⁸) = 500 m⁻¹ = 0.5*10³ m⁻¹. For +z propagation, phase is (kz - omega*t). B must be perpendicular to E and to propagation direction z. If E is along j-hat (y), then B is along i-hat (x) [since E cross B points in +z]. Option C has: B0=2*10⁻⁷, kz-omega*t, direction i-hat — all correct. Option A has +sign (wrong direction of travel). Option B has x-dependence (wrong axis). Option D has wrong amplitude (60 instead of 2*10⁻⁷) and wrong axis.
Answer: 6 x 10⁸ W
For a perfectly absorbing surface, the force exerted by light = Power/c (where c = 3 x 10⁸ m/s, speed of light). For equilibrium: Force = weight. mg = 0.020 * 10 = 0.2 N. Power = Force * c = 0.2 * 3 x 10⁸ = 6 x 10⁷ W.
Answer: The electric field E at t = 0 at point O is 12 i-hat V/m
Wave travels in -z direction. E0 = c*B0 = 3*10⁸ * 4*10⁻⁸ = 12 V/m. Direction: k-hat = -z-hat, B = -y-hat*B0, so E = (k-hat x B-hat)*E0... use: S = E x B must point in -z. E in +x, B in -y: E x B = x-hat x (-y-hat) = -(x x y) = -z-hat. Correct! E(z,t) = 12 cos(kz + omega*t) i-hat where k = omega/c. omega = 2*pi*10¹⁶, k = omega/c = 2*pi*10¹⁶/(3*10⁸) = 2*pi/3 * 10⁸ rad/m. At t=0, z=0: E=12 i-hat. Option 1: TRUE. For option 2: t=2.5*10⁻¹⁷, z=0.75*10⁻⁸. kz = (2pi/3)*10⁸ * 0.75*10⁻⁸ = (2pi/3)*0.75 = pi/2. omega*t = 2pi*10¹⁶ * 2.5*10⁻¹⁷ = 2pi*0.25 = pi/2. Phase = pi/2+pi/2 = pi. cos(pi)=-1. E = -12 i-hat. Option 2 says 6*sqrt(2) — FALSE. Option 3: t=5*10⁻¹⁷, z=1.5*10⁻⁸. kz=pi*10⁸*1.5*10⁻⁸=... wait k=omega/c=2pi*10¹⁶/3*10⁸. kz=2pi*10¹⁶/(3*10⁸)*1.5*10⁻⁸=2pi*1.5/(3*10⁻⁸*10⁸) — let me compute carefully. k=2pi*f/c=2pi*10¹⁶/(3*10⁸). kz=2pi*10¹⁶/(3*10⁸)*1.5*10⁻⁸=2pi*1.5*10⁸/(3*10⁸)=2pi*0.5=pi. omega*t=2pi*10¹⁶*5*10⁻¹⁷=2pi*0.5=pi. Total phase=2pi. cos(2pi)=1. E=12 i-hat, not -6*sqrt(2). Option 3 FALSE. Option 4: t=7.5*10⁻¹⁷, z=2.25*10⁻⁸. kz=2pi*10¹⁶/(3*10⁸)*2.25*10⁻⁸=2pi*2.25/(3*10⁰)... =2pi*2.25*10⁸/(3*10⁸)=2pi*0.75=3pi/2. omega*t=2pi*10¹⁶*7.5*10⁻¹⁷=2pi*0.75=3pi/2. Phase=3pi. cos(3pi)=-1. E=-12 i-hat. Option 4 TRUE.
Answer: E cross B / mu0
The Poynting vector is defined as S = (1/mu0) * (E cross B). This gives both the direction and magnitude of energy flow per unit area per unit time (power per unit area, or intensity) in an electromagnetic wave. The factor of 1/mu0 (not 1/(2*mu0)) appears in the instantaneous Poynting vector; the 1/2 factor appears when computing the time-averaged intensity. Note: B cross E = -(E cross B), so B cross E / mu0 would point in the opposite direction (wrong). The correct expression is E cross B / mu0.
Answer: When phi = pi, electric field nodes occur at z = n*pi/k, where n is an integer.
Both waves are polarized along the x-direction (same polarization direction), so the superposition is always linearly polarized along x at every point; it is NOT elliptically polarized for any phi. Statement A is incorrect (the combination of two co-polarized waves cannot produce elliptical polarization). Statement B: For phi = pi, E_total = E0[cos(kz-omega*t) - cos(kz+omega*t)] = 2*E0*sin(kz)*sin(omega*t). This is a standing wave linearly polarized along x (not a 'fixed direction in xy-plane' in a special sense, but it is linear). Statement B could be considered correct if linearly polarized along x is meant. Statement C: In a standing EM wave, E and B are not simple plane waves; the standard relation about B perpendicular to E in a single plane does not apply in the usual sense. Statement D: For phi = pi, E_total = 2*E0*sin(kz)*sin(omega*t). Nodes (amplitude = 0) occur when sin(kz) = 0, i.e., kz = n*pi, i.e., z = n*pi/k. Statement D is correct.
Answer: The refractive index of the medium is 2.
v = (5*10¹⁴)/(10⁷/3) = 1.5*10⁸ m/s. n = 3*10⁸/1.5*10⁸ = 2. Option D correct. E has equal x and y components (ratio 1:1), so polarization angle = 45 deg (not 30 deg as originally stated - checking corrected options). B = (k_hat x E)/v = (z_hat x 30*(x_hat+y_hat))*sin[...] / 1.5*10⁸. z x x = y, z x y = -x. So B = 30*(y_hat - x_hat)*sin[...]/(1.5*10⁸) = 2*10⁻⁷*(y_hat - x_hat)*sin[...]. Bx = -2*10⁻⁷ sin[...], By = +2*10⁻⁷ sin[...]. Options A, B, D all correct. Rephrased option C gives 45 deg (correct).
Answer: 1
Average intensity of an electromagnetic wave: I = E0² / (2 * mu0 * c) where mu0 = 4*pi*10⁻⁷ T*m/A, c = 3*10⁸ m/s. mu0 * c = 4*pi*10⁻⁷ * 3*10⁸ = 4*pi*30 = 120*pi ≈ 376.99 ohms I = (36)² / (2 * 376.99) = 1296 / 753.98 ≈ 1.718 W/m² I ≈ sqrt(n) => sqrt(n) ≈ 1.718 => n ≈ 2.95 ≈ 3. So n = 3.
Answer: 6
The wavelength of an EM wave is lambda = c/f = (3*10⁸)/(2*10⁶) = 150 m. Given lambda = 25x, we get x = 150/25 = 6.
Answer: B = (E0/c)*cos(k*y)*cos(omega*t) in the x-direction (i-hat)
From Faraday's law: curl E = -dB/dt. With E = E0*sin(ky)*sin(omega*t)*k-hat, only dEz/dy is nonzero: curl E = E0*k*cos(ky)*sin(omega*t)*i-hat. So -dB/dt = E0*k*cos(ky)*sin(omega*t)*i-hat. Integrating: B = (E0*k/omega)*cos(ky)*cos(omega*t)*i-hat = (E0/c)*cos(ky)*cos(omega*t)*i-hat (since k/omega = 1/c).
Answer: The magnetic field vector of the wave is perpendicular to both the electric field vector and the direction of propagation.
Statement C is universally true for any EM wave: B is always perpendicular to both E and the direction of propagation (k). Statements A, B, D are also correct, but C is the most fundamental/unambiguous true statement.
Answer: Electric field and magnetic field vibrate in the same phase.
In electromagnetic waves, E and B are mutually perpendicular and perpendicular to the direction of propagation, but they are always in phase. The electric energy density equals the magnetic energy density, so neither is double nor half of the other.
Answer: i/4
The displacement current density Jd = epsilon₀ * dE/dt is uniform between the plates and equals i/A (from total current i through area A). The displacement current through area A/4 is Jd * (A/4) = (i/A) * (A/4) = i/4.
Answer: Ey = -60 sin(0.5 x 10³ * x + 1.5 x 10¹¹ * t) V/m
E0 = c * B0 = 3x10⁸ * 2x10⁻⁷ = 60 V/m. The wave travels in -x direction. B is along z, propagation along -x: E x B must be along -x. With B along z-hat, E must be along -y-hat: Ey = -60 sin(...) V/m.
Answer: (E0/c) * cos(ky) * cos(omega*t) in i-hat direction
Using Faraday's law, (curl E)ₓ = dEz/dy = E0*k*cos(ky)*sin(omega*t) = -dBx/dt. Integrating: Bx = (E0/c)*cos(ky)*cos(omega*t), so B = (E0/c)*cos(ky)*cos(omega*t) i-hat.
Answer: The magnetic field vector of the wave is perpendicular to both the electric field vector and the direction of propagation.
With phi=pi/2 and equal amplitudes E0, the tip of E traces a circle, confirming circular polarization (A correct). With phi=pi, E = E0*cos(kz-wt)*(x-hat - y-hat), a linearly polarized wave along (x-y) direction (B correct). Option C is always true for any EM wave: B is perpendicular to E and to the propagation direction (C correct). For phi=pi/2 with y-amplitude doubled to 2E0, Ex=E0*cos and Ey=2E0*sin, giving an ellipse (D correct). All four options are correct; this is a multiple-correct type question.
Answer: 120/e mA
For a charging capacitor, the conduction current i = (V/R)*e^(-t/tau). Displacement current through the capacitor equals this conduction current (Maxwell's concept). At t = tau: i = (V/R)*e^(-1) = 120/e mA.
Answer: 4.2 x 10⁶ V/m
The wave speed in the medium is v = c/sqrt(mu_r*epsilon_r) = 3e8/sqrt(10.304) ~ 9.35e7 m/s. Then E = v*B = 9.35e7 * 4.5e-2 ~ 4.2e6 V/m.
Answer: Jc = 1250 sin(10¹⁰ t) A/m²; JD = 22.1 cos(10¹⁰ t) A/m²; f = 90 GHz
Jc = sigma*E = 5*250*sin(10¹⁰ t) = 1250*sin(10¹⁰ t). JD = epsilon₀*(dE/dt) = 8.85e-12 * 250*10¹⁰ * cos(10¹⁰ t) = 22.1*cos(10¹⁰ t). Amplitudes are equal when sigma = omega*epsilon, giving omega = sigma/epsilon₀ = 5/(8.85e-12) ≈ 5.65e11 rad/s => f ≈ 90 GHz.
Answer: 35.2 x 10⁻¹² J/m³
The average energy density of the electric field in an EM wave is u_E = (1/2)*epsilon₀*E_rms² = (1/2)*epsilon₀*(E0²/2) = epsilon₀*E0²/4. Substituting: (8.8e-12 * 16)/4 = 35.2e-12 J/m³.
Answer: B = 1.6*10^(-6) * cos(2*10⁷*z + 6*10¹⁵*t) * (2*i_hat + j_hat) Wb/m²
The wave travels in the -z direction (positive kz with positive omega*t indicates -z propagation). B = (k_hat x E)/c = (-z_hat x E)/c. Computing: -z_hat x (-i+2j) = z_hat x (i-2j) = z_hat x i - 2*(z_hat x j) = j_hat - 2*(-i_hat) = 2i+j. Magnitude: |B| = |E|/c = 4.8*10² * sqrt(5) / (3*10⁸ * sqrt(5)) = 1.6*10⁻⁶. So B = 1.6*10⁻⁶*(2i+j)*cos(...).
Answer: Jc = 1250 sin(10¹⁰ t) A/m²; Jd = 22.1 cos(10¹⁰ t) A/m²; f = 90 GHz
Jc = 5 * 250 sin(10¹⁰ t) = 1250 sin(10¹⁰ t) A/m². Jd = epsilon₀ * dE/dt = 8.854e-12 * 250 * 10¹⁰ * cos(10¹⁰ t) = 22.1 cos(10¹⁰ t) A/m². For equal amplitudes: sigma = omega*epsilon₀ -> f = sigma/(2*pi*epsilon₀) = 5/(2*pi*8.854e-12) approx 90 GHz.
Answer: E_r_vec = -E0 * i_hat * cos(k*z + omega*t)
On reflection from a perfectly conducting surface, the electric field undergoes a phase shift of 180 deg (sign reversal). The reflected wave travels in the +z direction reversed to -z... wait: incident travels in +z, reflected travels in -z. The reflected wave: E_r = -E0*i_hat*cos(k*z + omega*t) (propagating in -z direction with pi phase shift).
Answer: E/sqrt(2)
Electric field amplitude E is proportional to sqrt(intensity) = sqrt(P/(4*pi*r²)) ~ sqrt(P) at fixed distance. So E₅₀/E₁₀₀ = sqrt(50/100) = 1/sqrt(2). Hence E₅₀ = E/sqrt(2).
Answer: in mutually perpendicular planes but vibrating in phase.
In a plane electromagnetic wave, the electric field E and magnetic field B are mutually perpendicular to each other and to the direction of propagation. From Maxwell's equations, both fields vary as sin(kx - omega*t) — they are always in phase (phase difference = 0).
Answer: 1.72 W/m²
The amplitude of the electric field is E₀ = 36 V/m. Average intensity = E₀² / (2*Z₀) where Z₀ = mu₀*c = 377 ohm. I = 36² / (2*377) = 1296/754 ≈ 1.72 W/m².
Answer: 35.2 × 10⁻¹² J/m³
For a sinusoidal EM wave, the time-averaged electric energy density is u_E = (1/4)*epsilon₀*E0² = (1/4) * 8.8e-12 * 16 = 35.2e-12 J/m³.
Answer: sigma/(epsilon*epsilon₀*omega)
For a sinusoidal EM wave E = E₀*cos(omega*t): J_c = sigma*E, J_d = epsilon*epsilon₀*(dE/dt) = epsilon*epsilon₀*omega*E₀. The ratio |J_c|/|J_d| = sigma/(epsilon*epsilon₀*omega).
Answer: (1/c) * (6*k_hat - 8*i_hat) * cos[(6x + 8z - 10ct)]
Wave vector k_vec = 6i + 8k, |k_vec| = 10, so omega = 10c. Unit vector k_hat = (6i+8k)/10. B_hat = k_hat x E_hat = ((6i+8k)/10) x j = (6(i x j) + 8(k x j))/10 = (6k - 8i)/10. Magnitude |B| = |E|/c = 10/c. So B = (10/c)*(6k-8i)/10 * cos(6x+8z-10ct) = (1/c)*(6k-8i)*cos(6x+8z-10ct).
Answer: 96 V/m
Intensity I = 250/(4*pi*0.81) ≈ 24.56 W/m². Using I = epsilon0*c*E_rms²: E_rms = sqrt(24.56/(8.85e-12 * 3e8)) = sqrt(24.56/2.655e-3) ≈ sqrt(9250) ≈ 96 V/m.
Answer: The associated magnetic field is given as B = (1/c) k_hat x E = (1/omega)(k_vec x E)
For an EM wave propagating in k_hat direction: B = (k_hat x E)/c = (k_vec x E)/omega (since k_vec = k*k_hat and omega = k*c). Also E = c*(B x k_hat). Since E is transverse, k_hat dot E = 0 and k_hat dot B = 0. But k_hat x E != 0. So options 1, 2, 3 are correct; option 4 is wrong.
Answer: E_y, B_z.
Options B (E_y, B_z) and D (E_z, B_y) are consistent with propagation along the x-axis. Options A and C involve longitudinal field components, which are not allowed in EM waves.
Answer: (D) Poynting vector flux is equal to the rate of change of stored energy.
The magnetic field due to displacement current (counterclockwise from above for upward current) combined with upward E gives S = E x B pointing radially inward. Poynting theorem guarantees flux of S = rate of energy storage. B is false (field is counterclockwise, not clockwise).
Answer: a*q²*omega⁴*x0² / (epsilon0*c³)
Setting the dimensions of option B equal to ML²T⁻³ confirms it is the only dimensionally consistent formula for radiated power.
Answer: B = (1/c)*(k_hat cross E) = (1/omega)*(k_vec cross E)
For a plane EM wave along z: (A) B = (1/c)(k_hat cross E); since k_vec = k*k_hat and k/omega = 1/c, also B = (1/omega)(k_vec cross E). Correct. (B) From B = (1/c)(k_hat cross E), using vector identity: E = c(B cross k_hat). Correct. (C) k_hat perpendicular to both E and B (transverse wave) => dot products are zero. Correct. (D) k_hat cross E = 0 and k_hat cross B = 0 would mean E, B parallel to k_hat — INCORRECT for transverse EM waves. Correct options: A, B, C.
Answer: E_y, B_z
E and B must both be transverse for an EM wave. Options with Eₓ or Bₓ are invalid. E_y with B_z gives E x B along +x, consistent with propagation in +x. E_z with B_y gives propagation in -x. For propagation along +x direction: E_y, B_z is the correct pair.
Answer: Poynting vector flux is equal to the rate of change of stored energy.
Poynting vector S = (1/mu0)(E x B) points radially inward (energy flows into the capacitor). Magnetic field from constant displacement current I is constant, so magnetic energy density is constant, not increasing. Poynting flux equals rate of change of stored (electric) energy. Options A and D are correct.