The electric field in a plane electromagnetic wave is given by $E = 50 \sin(500x - 10 \times 10^{10}t) \, V/m$. The velocity of the electromagnetic wave in this medium is: (Given $C = \text{speed of light in vacuum}$)

  • A
    $\frac{3}{2} C$
  • B
    $C$
  • C
    $\frac{2}{3} C$
  • D
    $\frac{C}{2}$

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