The electric field part of an electromagnetic wave in a medium is represented by Ex = 0; Ey = 2.5 NC [ (2 106 rads )t - ( 10-2 radm )x ]; Ez = 0. The wave is
- moving along x direction with frequency 106 Hz and wavelength 100 m.
- moving along x direction with frequency 106 Hz and wavelength 200 m.
- moving along -x direction with frequency 106 Hz and wavelength 200 m.
- moving along y direction with frequency 2 106 Hz and wavelength 200 m.
Answer
(2) moving along x direction with frequency 106 Hz and wavelength 200 m.
Solution
Compare with Ey = E0 ( t - kx):
= 2 106 rad s-1, k = 10-2 rad m-1
= 2 = 106 Hz
= 2 k = 2 10-2 = 200 m
The phase is ( t - kx), the wave moves along the +x direction.
Answer: (2)