Poynting Vector Magnitude Formula

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Poynting Vector is a vector quantity that describes the directional energy flux density of an electromagnetic field. Check FAQs
Sr=12(Idkd4π)2η(sin(θ))2
Sr - Poynting Vector?Id - Dipole Current?k - Wavenumber?d - Source Distance?η - Intrinsic Impedance?θ - Polar Angle?π - Archimedes' constant?

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12.4373Edit=12(23.4Edit5.1Edit6.4Edit43.1416)29.3Edit(sin(45Edit))2
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Poynting Vector Magnitude Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Sr=12(Idkd4π)2η(sin(θ))2
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Sr=12(23.4A5.16.4m4π)29.3Ω(sin(45rad))2
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
Sr=12(23.4A5.16.4m43.1416)29.3Ω(sin(45rad))2
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Sr=12(23.45.16.443.1416)29.3(sin(45))2
Next Step Evaluate
Sr=12437.2935528007W/m²
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
Sr=12.4372935528007kW/m²
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Sr=12.4373kW/m²

Poynting Vector Magnitude Formula Elements

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Poynting Vector
Poynting Vector is a vector quantity that describes the directional energy flux density of an electromagnetic field.
Symbol: Sr
Measurement: Heat Flux DensityUnit: kW/m²
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Dipole Current
Dipole Current is the current flowing through a hertzian dipole antenna.
Symbol: Id
Measurement: Electric CurrentUnit: A
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Wavenumber
Wavenumber represents the spatial frequency of a wave, signifying how many times the wave pattern repeats within a specific unit distance.
Symbol: k
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Source Distance
Source Distance represents the distance from the point of observation to the source of the wave.
Symbol: d
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Intrinsic Impedance
Intrinsic Impedance is a property of a medium that represents the resistance it offers to the propagation of electromagnetic waves.
Symbol: η
Measurement: Electric ResistanceUnit: Ω
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Polar Angle
Polar Angle is a coordinate in a polar coordinate system that measures the angle between a point and a fixed reference direction, typically the positive x-axis.
Symbol: θ
Measurement: AngleUnit: rad
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Archimedes' constant
Archimedes' constant is a mathematical constant that represents the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter.
Symbol: π
Value: 3.14159265358979323846264338327950288
sin
Sine is a trigonometric function that describes the ratio of the length of the opposite side of a right triangle to the length of the hypotenuse.
Syntax: sin(Angle)

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How to Evaluate Poynting Vector Magnitude?

Poynting Vector Magnitude evaluator uses Poynting Vector = 1/2*((Dipole Current*Wavenumber*Source Distance)/(4*pi))^2*Intrinsic Impedance*(sin(Polar Angle))^2 to evaluate the Poynting Vector, Poynting Vector Magnitude represents the rate of energy flow per unit area in an electromagnetic field, calculated as the cross product of the electric and magnetic fields, measured in watts per square meter. Poynting Vector is denoted by Sr symbol.

How to evaluate Poynting Vector Magnitude using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Poynting Vector Magnitude, enter Dipole Current (Id), Wavenumber (k), Source Distance (d), Intrinsic Impedance (η) & Polar Angle (θ) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Poynting Vector Magnitude

What is the formula to find Poynting Vector Magnitude?
The formula of Poynting Vector Magnitude is expressed as Poynting Vector = 1/2*((Dipole Current*Wavenumber*Source Distance)/(4*pi))^2*Intrinsic Impedance*(sin(Polar Angle))^2. Here is an example- 12437.29 = 1/2*((23.4*5.1*6.4)/(4*pi))^2*9.3*(sin(45))^2.
How to calculate Poynting Vector Magnitude?
With Dipole Current (Id), Wavenumber (k), Source Distance (d), Intrinsic Impedance (η) & Polar Angle (θ) we can find Poynting Vector Magnitude using the formula - Poynting Vector = 1/2*((Dipole Current*Wavenumber*Source Distance)/(4*pi))^2*Intrinsic Impedance*(sin(Polar Angle))^2. This formula also uses Archimedes' constant and Sine (sin) function(s).
Can the Poynting Vector Magnitude be negative?
No, the Poynting Vector Magnitude, measured in Heat Flux Density cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Poynting Vector Magnitude?
Poynting Vector Magnitude is usually measured using the Kilowatt per Square Meter[kW/m²] for Heat Flux Density. Watt per Square Meter[kW/m²], Watt per Square Centimeter[kW/m²], Watt per Square Inch[kW/m²] are the few other units in which Poynting Vector Magnitude can be measured.
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