An electromagnetic wave of frequency $1 \times 10^{14} \,Hz$ is propagating along the $z$-axis. The amplitude of the electric field is $4 \,Vm^{-1}$. What is the energy density of the electric field? (Permittivity of free space $\varepsilon_0 = 8.8 \times 10^{-12} \,C^2 \,N^{-1} \,m^{-2}$)

  • A
    $35.2 \times 10^{-13} \,Jm^{-3}$
  • B
    $70.4 \times 10^{-13} \,Jm^{-3}$
  • C
    $70.4 \times 10^{-12} \,Jm^{-3}$
  • D
    $352 \times 10^{-12} \,Jm^{-3}$

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