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Would it just be the energy of the wave (i.e. E = hf)?
The amplitude of an electromagnetic wave is the maximum strength or magnitude of the electric and magnetic fields in the wave, measured in units of volts per meter (V/m) or teslas (T), respectively.
The formula for calculating the amplitude of an electromagnetic wave is A = E/c, where A is the amplitude, E is the energy of the wave, and c is the speed of light.
No, the amplitude of an electromagnetic wave cannot be negative. It represents the strength of the electric and magnetic fields, which are always positive values.
The amplitude of an electromagnetic wave is directly proportional to its energy. This means that as the amplitude increases, so does the energy of the wave.
The amplitude of an electromagnetic wave can be measured using specialized equipment, such as an oscilloscope or a spectrum analyzer. These instruments can detect and measure the strength of the electric and magnetic fields in the wave.