Electric-to-magnetic field ratio in EM plane wave (vacuum) (E₀/B₀ = c (magnitudes in vacuum))
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E₀/B₀ = c (magnitudes in vacuum)
What each symbol means
| Symbol | What it stands for |
|---|---|
| c | Speed of light in vacuum (m/s) |
| B₀ | Peak magnetic field magnitude (T) |
| E₀ | Peak electric field magnitude (V/m) |
When to use this
Plane electromagnetic wave in vacuum; E, B perpendicular to each other and to propagation.