In an electromagnetic wave, the phase difference between electric and magnetic field vectors vec E and vec B is- A.0 B. pi/2 C. pi D. pi/4

animeagan0o8

animeagan0o8

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2023-01-13

In an electromagnetic wave, the phase difference between electric and magnetic field vectors E and B is-
A. 0
B. π 2
C. π
D. π 4

Answer & Explanation

Kolik241

Kolik241

Beginner2023-01-14Added 3 answers

The elements of an EM wave's electric and magnetic fields are,
E = E 0 sin ( ω t k x ) and B = B 0 sin ( ω t k x )
∴ Both electric and magnetic fields are in phase with each other i.e., phase difference between E & B is zero.
Therefore, (A) is the correct answer.

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