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If the directions of electric and magnetic field vectors of a plane electromagnetic wave are along positive y-direction and positive z-direction respectively, then the direction of propagation of the wave is along
PhysicsElectromagnetic WavesNEET
Options:
  • A Positive z -direction
  • B Negative z -direction
  • C Negative y -direction
  • D Positive x -direction
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Positive x -direction
e^=E^×B^, direction of propagation is always perpendicular to plane of E and B . It will be positive in x - direction.

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