The electric field in an electromagnetic wave is given by $E = 50 \sin \frac{2 \pi}{\lambda}(ct - x) \ N/C$. Find the energy contained in a cylindrical region of cross-section $10 \ cm^2$ and length $50 \ cm$ along the $x$-axis.

  • A
    $1.1 \times 10^{-8} \ J$
  • B
    $5.0 \times 10^{10} \ J$
  • C
    $5 \times 10^4 \ J$
  • D
    $5.5 \times 10^{-12} \ J$

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