$A$ mathematical representation of an electromagnetic wave is given by the two equations $E = E_{max} \cos(kx - \omega t)$ and $B = B_{max} \cos(kx - \omega t)$,where $E_{max}$ is the amplitude of the electric field and $B_{max}$ is the amplitude of the magnetic field. What is the intensity $I$ in terms of $E_{max}$ and universal constants $\mu_0, \epsilon_0$?

  • A
    $I = \frac{1}{2} \sqrt{\frac{\mu_0}{\epsilon_0}} E_{max}^2$
  • B
    $I = \frac{1}{2} \epsilon_0 c E_{max}^2$
  • C
    $I = \frac{1}{2} \sqrt{\frac{\epsilon_0}{\mu_0}} E_{max}^2$
  • D
    $I = \frac{1}{2} \sqrt{\frac{\mu_0}{\epsilon_0}} E_{max}$

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