Suppose that the electric field amplitude of an electromagnetic wave is $E_{0}=120 \text{ NC}^{-1}$ and its frequency $f=50 \text{ MHz}$. Then,which of the following values is incorrectly computed?

  • A
    Magnetic field amplitude is $400 \text{ nT}$.
  • B
    Angular frequency of $EM$ wave is $\pi \times 10^{8} \text{ rad/s}$.
  • C
    Propagation constant (angular wave number) is $2.1 \text{ rad/m}$.
  • D
    Wavelength of $EM$ wave is $6 \text{ m}$.

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