Suppose the maximum safe intensity of microwaves for human exposure is taken to be 1.00 W/m2. What is the maximum electric field strength at the safe intensity? (Note that early radar units leaked more than modern ones do. This caused identifiable health problems, such as cataracts, for people who worked near them.)

Suppose the maximum safe intensity of microwaves for human exposure is taken to be 1.00 W/m2. What is the maximum electric field strength at the safe intensity? (Note that early radar units leaked more than modern ones do. This caused identifiable health problems, such as cataracts, for people who worked near them.)

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