Electric fields, Pulses, Electromagnetic energy

In summary, the first conversation is about an EM wave traveling west with a vertically oscillating B field and a frequency of 56.0 kHz and an rms strength of 7.90E-9 T. The second conversation discusses the use of pulsed lasers in science and medicine, with a wavelength of 1.040 E3 nm and a pulse duration of 55 picoseconds. The third conversation involves a mirror at an amusement park that shows an upright image of a person standing 1.3 m in front of it, with the image being four times the person's height. The last conversation mentions a virtual and small image of a distant tree seen in a curved, convex mirror located 15.0 cm behind it. The
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I'm working on these problems can anyone help me with it?

1. In an EM wave traveling west, the B field oscillates vertically and has a frequency of 56.0 kHz and an rms strangth of 7.90E-9 T. What is the rms strength of the electric field?


2. Pulsed lasers used for science and medicine produce very short bursts of electromagnetic energy. The laser light wavelength is 1.040 E3 nm, and the pulse lasts for 55 picoseconds. How many wavelengths are found within the laser points? How short would the pulse need to be to fit only one wavelength?


3. A mirror at an amusement park shows an upright image of any person who stands 1.3 m in front of it. If the image is four times the person's height, what is the radius of the curvature?


4. The image of a distant tree is virtual and very small when viewed in a curved mirror. The image appears to be 15.0 cm behind the mirror. The mirror is convex. What is the radius of the curvature?
 
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Nevermind, thanks :) I already have them answered!
 
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1. To find the rms strength of the electric field, we can use the relationship between the electric and magnetic fields in an EM wave:

E/B = c

Where c is the speed of light in a vacuum. Plugging in the given values, we get:

E/7.90E-9 T = 2.99E8 m/s

Solving for E, we get an rms strength of 2.36E-1 V/m.

2. To find the number of wavelengths in the pulse, we can use the formula:

Number of wavelengths = pulse duration/wavelength

Plugging in the given values, we get:

Number of wavelengths = (55 picoseconds)/(1.040 E3 nm)

= 5.29E-8/1.040E3

= 5.08E-14 wavelengths

To fit only one wavelength, the pulse would need to be 1.040 E3 nm or shorter.

3. The radius of curvature of a mirror is related to the distance between the object and the mirror, and the height of the object and its image:

1/f = 1/di + 1/do

Where f is the focal length, di is the distance of the image from the mirror, and do is the distance of the object from the mirror.

Plugging in the given values, we get:

1/f = 1/1.3 + 1/4.0

Solving for f, we get a radius of curvature of 1.69 m.

4. In a convex mirror, the radius of curvature is twice the focal length:

f = 2R

Where f is the focal length and R is the radius of curvature.

Plugging in the given values, we get:

f = 2(15.0 cm)

= 30.0 cm

Therefore, the radius of curvature is 30.0 cm.
 

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What is an electric field?

An electric field is a region of space around a charged object where other charged particles experience a force. It is created by the presence of electric charges and can be represented by electric field lines.

What is a pulse in relation to electric fields?

A pulse is a brief burst of electromagnetic energy that travels through a medium or space. In the context of electric fields, a pulse can be thought of as a temporary disturbance in the electric field caused by an object with an electric charge moving or changing.

How is electromagnetic energy related to electric fields?

Electromagnetic energy is a type of energy that is carried by electric and magnetic fields. These fields oscillate in a perpendicular direction to each other and travel through space as electromagnetic waves. Electric fields are an essential component of electromagnetic energy.

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