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An electromagnetic wave has its electric and magnetic fields given by

Et=Emsinkx-ωt

Bt=Bmsinkx-ωt

If the direction of Em & Bm are in the direction of i^+j^ and i^-j^ respectively, the unit vector that gives the direction of propagation of the wave is

PhysicsElectromagnetic WavesTS EAMCETTS EAMCET 2022 (18 Jul Shift 2)
Options:
  • A -k^
  • B k^
  • C i^
  • D -i^
Solution:
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The correct answer is: -k^

Unit vector along the direction of the propagation of the wave

=E^×B^=i^+j^2×i^-j^2=12-k^-k^=-k^

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