The unit of 2I 0 c is : (I = intensity of an electromagnetic wave, c = speed of light)
- Vm
- NC-1
- NC
- Nm
Answer
(2) NC-1
Solution
The intensity of an electromagnetic wave is I = 12 0 c E02, so
E02 = 2I 0 c
E0 = 2I 0 c
Thus 2I 0 c is the amplitude of the electric field.
Its unit is that of electric field, N C-1 (same as V m-1).
Answer: (2)