A sinusoidal electromagnetic wave propagates in the +x direction through empty space. Its electric field is described by E = (3.56E4 V/m) × sin ((2.06E11 rad/s) t – (687 rad/m) x ) . What is the magnitude of momentum density (momentum per volume) of this electromagnetic wave (in kg/s·

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A sinusoidal electromagnetic wave propagates in the +x direction through empty space. Its electric field is described by

E = (3.56E4 V/m) × sin ((2.06E11 rad/s) t – (687 rad/m) x ) .

What is the magnitude of momentum density (momentum per volume) of this electromagnetic wave (in kg/s·m2)?

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