The $rms$ value of the electric field of the light coming from the Sun is $720 \; N/C$. The average total energy density of the electromagnetic wave is

  • A
    $4.58 \times 10^{-6} \; J/m^3$
  • B
    $6.37 \times 10^{-9} \; J/m^3$
  • C
    $81.35 \times 10^{-12} \; J/m^3$
  • D
    $3.3 \times 10^{-3} \; J/m^3$

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