Question

An electromagnetic wave is traveling the +y direction. The maximum magnitude of the electric field associated with the wave is Em, and the maximum magnitude of the magnetic field associated with the wave is Bm. At one instant, the electric field has a magnitude of 0.25 Em and points in the +x direction. At this same instant, the wave's magnetic field has a magnitude which is ... and it is in the ... direction.

Answer 1

Answer:

0.83x10^-9 T

Direction is towards +z axis.

Explanation:

E = cB

E = magnitude of electrical 0.25 Em

c = speed of light in a vacuum 3x10^8 m/s

Therefore,

B = E/c = 0.25 ÷ 3x10^8

B = 0.83x10^-9 T

Magnetic fueld of a EM wave acts perpendicularly to its electric field, therefore it's direction is towards the +Z axis