Show that \\ The pointing vector is $\vec{S} = \vec{E} \times \vec{H}$
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The pointing vector, denoted by P, is a vector that represents the direction and magnitude of the flow of electromagnetic energy. It is defined as the cross product of the electric field vector (E) and the magnetic field vector (H). So, we have P = E × H. Now, Show more…
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