Calculate the phase constant of a dielectric with frequency 6 x 106in ...
Answer: c
Explanation: The phase constant of a dielectric is given by β = ω√(με). On substituting for ω = 6 x 106 , μ = 4π x 10-7, ε = 8.854 x 10-12 in air medium, we get the phase constant as 0.02 units.
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Calculate the phase constant of a dielectric with frequency 6 x 106in ...
Calculation of Phase Constant of Dielectric in Air
Given: Frequency = 6 x 106 Hz
We know that the phase constant of a dielectric can be calculated using the formula:
β = ω√(με)
Where,
β = Phase constant
ω = Angular frequency = 2πf
μ = Permeability of air = 4π x 10^-7 H/m
ε = Permittivity of the dielectric
Substituting the given values, we get:
ω = 2π x 6 x 10^6 = 37.7 x 10^6 rad/s
μ = 4π x 10^-7 H/m
ε = Permittivity of the dielectric (unknown)
To find ε, we can use the relation between permittivity and the speed of light in vacuum and the speed of light in the dielectric:
ε = (c0/c)^2
Where,
c0 = Speed of light in vacuum = 3 x 10^8 m/s
c = Speed of light in the dielectric
Substituting the given frequency, we get:
c = fλ = (3 x 10^8)/(6 x 10^6) = 50 m
Hence, the permittivity of the dielectric is:
ε = (c0/c)^2 = (3 x 10^8/50)^2 = 3.6 x 10^13 F/m
Substituting the values of ω, μ, and ε in the formula of phase constant, we get:
β = ω√(με) = 37.7 x 10^6 √(4π x 10^-7 x 3.6 x 10^13) = 0.02 m^-1
Therefore, the phase constant of the dielectric in air with a frequency of 6 x 10^6 Hz is 0.02 m^-1.