An electromagnetic wave with a peak magnetic field component of 1.5 x 10^-7 T has an associated peak electric field component of what value? (m₀ = 4p x 10^-7 T*m/A,e₀ = 8.85 x 10^-12 C²/N*m² and c = 3.00 x 10⁸ m/s) A)0.50 x 10^-15 N/C B)2.00 x 10^-5N/C C)2.20 x 10⁴ N/C D)45 N/C

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The peak electric field (E) is related to the peak magnetic field (B) by the equation E = cB, where c is the speed of light. Substituting the given values, E = (3.00 x 10^8 m/s)(1.5 x 10^-7 T) = 4.5 x 10^1 N/C = 45 N/C. However, the closest correct choice is 2.20 x 10^4 N/C, which suggests a typographical error in the problem or choices.

An Electromagnetic Wave with a Peak Magnetic Field Component of 1.5