The following expressions of electric and magnetic fields describe an electromagnetic wave traveling at speed c in the positive x-direction. 2л E(x, y, z,t) = E,(x,t) j = E, , sin(- -"-(x-ct))} 2л 1 В(х, у, z,1) — В. (х,1)k 3D — E,0 sin((*-cl)k a) Determine the Poytning vector associated with this wave. b) Briefly explain the physical meaning of Poynting vector.

The following expressions of electric and magnetic fields describe an electromagnetic wave traveling at speed c in the positive x-direction. 2л E(x, y, z,t) = E,(x,t) j = E, , sin(- -"-(x-ct))} 2л 1 В(х, у, z,1) — В. (х,1)k 3D — E,0 sin((*-cl)k a) Determine the Poytning vector associated with this wave. b) Briefly explain the physical meaning of Poynting vector.

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