(a) State Maxwell's equations for an electromagnetic wave in free spa…

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(a) State Maxwell's equations for an electromagnetic wave in free space and obtain the wave-equations for it. Prove the relation $\vec{E} = C\vec{B}$. (12)

(b) Prove the relations: (8)

(i) $\nabla \cdot \vec{E} = S/\varepsilon_0$

(ii) $\nabla \cdot \vec{B} = 0$

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