University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)

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Chapter 32 - Electromagnetic Waves - Problems - Exercises - Page 1073: 32.18

Answer

$6.37\times10^{-5}J$.

Work Step by Step

The intensity of the electromagnetic wave is $I=\epsilon_0cE^2_{rms}$. The total energy passing through an area A during a time t is $IAt$. $$E=\epsilon_0cE^2_{rms}At=(8.85\times10^{-12}F/m)(3.00\times10^8m/s)(0.0400V/m)^2(0.500m^2)(30.0s)$$ $$E=6.37\times10^{-5}J $$
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