Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach with Modern Physics (3rd Edition)

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Chapter 34 - Electromagnetic Fields and Waves - Exercises and Problems - Page 1031: 50

Answer

$P = 9.4\times 10^5~W$

Work Step by Step

We can find the maximum possible intensity: $I = \frac{1}{2}~E^2~\epsilon_0~c$ $I = (\frac{1}{2})(3.0\times 10^{6}~V/m)^2 (8.854\times 10^{-12}~F/m)~(3.0\times 10^8~m/s)$ $I = 1.2\times 10^{10}~W/m^2$ We can find the maximum possible power: $I = \frac{P}{A}$ $I = \frac{P}{\pi~r^2}$ $P = \pi~r^2~I$ $P = (\pi)~(0.0050~m)^2~(1.2\times 10^{10}~W/m^2)$ $P = 9.4\times 10^5~W$
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