$A$ plane electromagnetic wave of angular frequency $\omega$ propagates in a poorly conducting medium of conductivity $\sigma$ and relative permittivity $\varepsilon$. Find the ratio of conduction current density and displacement current density in the medium.

  • A
    $\frac{\varepsilon \varepsilon_0 \omega}{\sigma}$
  • B
    $\frac{\sigma}{\varepsilon \varepsilon_0 \omega}$
  • C
    $\frac{\omega}{\sigma \varepsilon \varepsilon_0}$
  • D
    $\frac{\omega \sigma}{\varepsilon \varepsilon_0}$

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