Atraveling electromagnetic wave in a vacuum has an electric field amplitude of 50.9 v/m. calculate the intensity of this wave. then, determine the amount of energy that flows through area of 0.0277 m2 over an interval of 11.9 s , assuming that the area is perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation.

3.44 W/m²

1.134 J

Explanation:

E₀ = Intensity of electric field = 50.9 V/m

I = Intensity of electromagnetic wave

Intensity of electromagnetic wave is given as

I = (0.5) ε₀ E₀² c

I = (0.5) (8.85 x 10⁻¹²) (50.9)² (3 x 10⁸)

I = 3.44 W/m²

A = Area = 0.0277 m²

t = time interval = 11.9 s

Amount of energy is given as

U = I A t

U = (3.44) (0.0277) (11.9)

U = 1.134 J