Problem: If the magnetic field in a traveling electromagnetic wave has a maximum value of 16.5 nT. What is the maximum value of the electric field associated with this wave? (c = 3.00 x 108 m/s)A) 5.5 x 10-17 V/mB) 4.95 V/mC) 0.495 V/mD) 55.0 x 10-16 VmE) 55.0 x 10-15 Vm

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If the magnetic field in a traveling electromagnetic wave has a maximum value of 16.5 nT. What is the maximum value of the electric field associated with this wave? (c = 3.00 x 108 m/s)

A) 5.5 x 10-17 V/m

B) 4.95 V/m

C) 0.495 V/m

D) 55.0 x 10-16 Vm

E) 55.0 x 10-15 Vm

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