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Relation between E, B, k and omega in an EM wave

This type of question, asked 2 times: 24 Jan 2023, 6 Apr 2026 S2. All 3 questions below, oldest first.

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  1. Question 1

    24 Jan 2023

    16
    If E→\overrightarrow{E} and K→\overrightarrow{K} represent electric field and propagation vectors of the EMEM waves in vacuum, then magnetic field vector is given by: (ω\omega — angular frequency):

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  2. Question 2

    24 Jan 2023

    100
    The electric field and magnetic field components of an electromagnetic wave going through vacuum is described by
    Ex=E0sin⁡(kz−ωt)E_{x}=E_{0}\sin(kz - \omega t)
    By=Bosin⁡(kz−ωt)B_{y}=B_{o}\sin(kz - \omega t)
    Then the correct relation between E0E_{0} and B0B_{0} is given by

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  3. Question 3

    6 Apr 2026 S2

    6
    For an electromagnetic wave propagating through vacuum, k→,E→\overrightarrow{k},\overrightarrow{E} and ω\omega represent propagation vector, electric field and angular frequency, respectively. The magnetic field associated with this wave is represented by :

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