Amplitude of a magnetic field of an electromagnetic wave

In summary, the conversation discusses the relationship between the intensity of an electromagnetic wave, the amplitude of its magnetic field, and the constants c, μ0, and ε0. The formula E0 = √2N(√μ0/ε0) is mentioned as a possible equation to calculate the electrical amplitude, but it is not clear how it relates to the magnetic amplitude.
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If the intensity of an electromagnetic wave is 80 MW/m^2, what is the amplitude of the magnetic field of this wave? (c = 3.0 x 10^8 m/s, permeability of free space ''miu subzero''= 4π × 10^-7 T ∙ m/A, permittivity of free space ''E subzero'' = 8.85 × 10^-12 C^2/N ∙ m^2)

80MW/m^2= 80,000,000 W/m^2

(80x10^6)(4pi x10^-7)/ 8.85x10^-12 = 1.132x10^13 ?
 
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Your calculation is not correct. Why did you set it up that way? What equations have you learned that are relevant to this problem?
 
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If I use E0 = √2N(√μ0/ε0) this whould be the value of Electrical amplitude, but I don't know how to relate this to the magnetic amplitude.Could anyone else give this a go?
 
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What is the amplitude of a magnetic field of an electromagnetic wave?

The amplitude of a magnetic field of an electromagnetic wave refers to the maximum strength or intensity of the magnetic field as the wave travels through space.

How is the amplitude of a magnetic field of an electromagnetic wave measured?

The amplitude of a magnetic field of an electromagnetic wave can be measured using a device called a magnetometer, which detects changes in the strength of magnetic fields.

What factors can affect the amplitude of a magnetic field of an electromagnetic wave?

The amplitude of a magnetic field of an electromagnetic wave can be affected by the frequency and energy of the wave, as well as the distance from the source of the wave.

What is the relationship between the amplitude of a magnetic field and the amplitude of an electric field in an electromagnetic wave?

The amplitude of a magnetic field and the amplitude of an electric field in an electromagnetic wave are directly proportional to each other. This means that as one increases, the other will also increase.

Can the amplitude of a magnetic field of an electromagnetic wave be changed?

Yes, the amplitude of a magnetic field of an electromagnetic wave can be changed by altering the properties of the wave, such as its frequency or energy, or by using devices to manipulate the magnetic field.

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