$A$ linearly polarized electromagnetic wave in vacuum is given by $E = 3.1 \cos \left[(1.8)z - (5.4 \times 10^6)t\right] \hat{i} \text{ N/C}$. It is incident normally on a perfectly reflecting wall at $z = a$. Choose the correct option.

  • A
    The wavelength is $5.4 \text{ m}$.
  • B
    The frequency of the electromagnetic wave is $54 \times 10^4 \text{ Hz}$.
  • C
    The transmitted wave will be $3.1 \cos \left[(1.8)z - (5.4 \times 10^6)t\right] \hat{i} \text{ N/C}$.
  • D
    The reflected wave will be $3.1 \cos \left[(1.8)z + (5.4 \times 10^6)t\right] \hat{i} \text{ N/C}$.

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$(i)$ Evaluate $\int \vec E \cdot d\vec l$ over the rectangular loop $1234$ shown in the figure.
$(ii)$ Evaluate $\int \vec B \cdot d\vec s$ over the surface bounded by loop $1234$.
$(iii)$ Use $\int \vec E \cdot d\vec l = -\frac{d\phi_E}{dt}$ to prove $\frac{E_0}{B_0} = c$.
$(iv)$ By using a similar process and the equation $\int \vec B \cdot d\vec l = \mu_0 I + \mu_0 \epsilon_0 \frac{d\phi_E}{dt}$,prove that $c = \frac{1}{\sqrt{\mu_0 \epsilon_0}}$.

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