The amplitude of the magnetic field in a polarized electromagnetic wave is 5.2 µT. I pass this wave through a polarizer whose axis makes an angle of 18 degrees with the incident magnetic field. What is the amplitude of the electric field of the of the resultant wave? The speed of light is 2.998 x 10^8 m/s.  PLEASE sketch nthe situation  correct answer is 482 N/C

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The amplitude of the magnetic field in a polarized electromagnetic wave is 5.2 µT. I pass this wave through a polarizer whose axis makes an angle of 18 degrees with the incident magnetic field. What is the amplitude of the electric field of the of the resultant wave? The speed of light is 2.998 x 10^8 m/s. 

PLEASE sketch nthe situation 

correct answer is 482 N/C

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