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The discussion centers on the analysis of a plane electromagnetic wave with a wavelength of 56.0 m and an electric field amplitude of 20.0 V/m. The frequency of the wave is calculated to be 5.35 x 106 Hz using the formula f = c / λ, where c is the speed of light (299,609,581 m/s). The maximum electric field (Emax) is confirmed to be 20.0 V/m, and the magnetic field expression is derived using the equations B = Bmax cos(kx - ωt) with k and ω calculated as k = 0.1121 m-1 and ω = 33,615,041 s-1.

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Homework Statement


The figure below shows a plane electromagnetic sinusoidal wave propagating in the x direction. Suppose the wavelength is 56.0 m and the electric field vibrates in the xy plane with an amplitude of 20.0 V/m.

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(a) Calculate the frequency of the wave.

(b) Calculate the magnetic field when the electric field has its maximum value in the negative y direction.

(c) Write an expression for with the correct unit vector, with numerical values for Bmax, k, and ω, and with its magnitude in the form
B = Bmax cos (kx − ωt).
(Assume B is measured in nT, x is measured in m and t in s.)

Homework Equations



c = 1/(μ0ε0)1/2

c = 299609581 m/s

f = c / λ

E = Emax cos(kx - ωt)

B = Bmax cos(kx - ωt)

E max / B max = E / B = ck = 2π/λ

ω = 2πf

The Attempt at a Solution



I only found the frequency, which is 5.35 x 106 HzI would like some hints how to find E max then I can just use the third equation listed.I'm thinking that E = Emax cos(kx - wt) and I think

E = (20V/m) cos[(0.1121)(x) - (33615041)(t)]

where 0.1121 is k (k=2pi / λ)

and where 33615041 is ω (ω = 2πf)
What would I do with regards to x and t in the equation?
 
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The amplitude of the wave is given to you, and that is the magnitude of the electric field when it is maximal, isn't it?

Edit: wait, why are you asking about E_\text{max} when you already observed it's 20 \; \text{V/m}
 
I didn't really see that... thanks

I got the rest of the problem as well.
 
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