Suppose the maximum safe average intensity of microwaves for human exposure is taken to be 1.50 W/m². A particular radar unit leaks 10.0 W of microwaves (other than those sent by its antenna) uniformly in all directions. How far away, I'min, must you be from the radar unit to be exposed to a safe average intensity? What is the maximum electric field strength Eo at this distance? I'min = Eo = 8.92 X10-1 Incorrect 33.61 m V/m

Suppose the maximum safe average intensity of microwaves for human exposure is taken to be 1.50 W/m². A particular radar unit leaks 10.0 W of microwaves (other than those sent by its antenna) uniformly in all directions. How far away, I'min, must you be from the radar unit to be exposed to a safe average intensity? What is the maximum electric field strength Eo at this distance? I'min = Eo = 8.92 X10-1 Incorrect 33.61 m V/m

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Chapter16: Electromagnetic Waves

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Problem 62P: Suppose the maximum safe intensity of microwaves for human exposure is taken to be 1,00 W/m2. (a) If...

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