University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)

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Chapter 32 - Electromagnetic Waves - Problems - Exercises - Page 1077: 32.54

Answer

Choice C.

Work Step by Step

Use the formula given to find the maximum electric field. $$E_{max}=\frac{350}{f}=\frac{350}{0.060kHz}=5800V/m$$ Now find the intensity for that maximum field. The intensity of the light beam is $ I= \frac{1}{2}\epsilon_0 cE^2_{max}$. $$ I= \frac{1}{2}(8.854\times10^{-12}F/m) (3.00\times10^8m/s )( 5800V/m)^2$$ $$ I= 4.5\times10^4 W/m^2$$
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