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Q.6 A plane electromagnetic wave varies sinusoidally at 90.0 MHz as it travels along the +...
Q.6 A plane electromagnetic wave varies sinusoidally at 90.0 MHz as it travels along the + x direction. The peak value of the electric field is 200 V/m, and it is directed along the +/- y direction.
(d) Find the average energy density in the radiation.
(e) What average radiation pressure would this wave exert upon a perfectly reflecting surface at normal incidence?
(f) What maximum acceleration would be imparted to a 500 g sheet with dimensions of 1.00 m x 0.750 m?
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Find the energy density using the electric field amplitude and use that to find the radiation pressure and force and acceleration as shown below
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