MCQ
A plane electromagnetic wave propagates along the $+x$ direction in free space. The components of the electric field, $\vec{E}$ and magnetic field, $\vec{B}$ vectors associated with the wave in Cartesian frame are :
  • A
    $E _{ y }, B _{ x }$
  • $E _y, B_z$
  • C
    $E _x, B_y$
  • D
    $E _z, B_y$

Answer

Correct option: B.
$E _y, B_z$
(B) $E _y, B_z$
Sol.
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Direction of propogation
$
=\overrightarrow{E} \times \overrightarrow{B}
$

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