If the electric field and magnetic field of an EM wave are given by E = E_o sin(kx - ωt) and B = B_o sin(kx - ωt), and if the value of E_o is 5.1 x 10^-5 V/m, what is the value of B_o? A)1.7 × 10¹⁴ T B)1.7 × 10³ T C)1.7 × 10^-14 T D)1.7 × 10⁴ T E)1.7 × 10^-13 T

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The relationship between the electric field (E) and magnetic field (B) in an electromagnetic wave is given by E = cB, where c is the speed of light (approximately 3 x 10^8 m/s). Solving for B gives B = E/c = (5.1 x 10^-5 V/m) / (3 x 10^8 m/s) = 1.7 x 10^-13 T.

If the Electric Field and Magnetic Field of an EM