The time-averaged intensity of a wave of visible light propagating in a vacuum is 1,800 watts/m2. What is the maximum value of the electric field for this wave?   a. 2,080 N/C   b. 1,160 N/C   c. 1,500 N/C   d. 1,750 N/C   e. 1,320 N/C

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  1. The time-averaged intensity of a wave of visible light propagating in a vacuum is 1,800 watts/m2. What is the maximum value of the electric field for this wave?

      a.

    2,080 N/C

      b.

    1,160 N/C

      c.

    1,500 N/C

      d.

    1,750 N/C

      e.

    1,320 N/C

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