JEE Mains · Physics · STD 12 - 8. Electromagnetic waves
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 \(\mathrm{E}_x, \mathrm{~B}_y\)
- B \(\mathrm{E}_y, \mathrm{~B}_z\)
- C \(\mathrm{E}_z, \mathrm{~B}_y\)
- D \(\mathrm{E}_y, \mathrm{~B}_x\)
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(B) \(\mathrm{E}_y, \mathrm{~B}_z\)
Step-by-step Solution
Detailed explanation
Direction of propagation \(=\overrightarrow{\mathrm{E}} \times \overrightarrow{\mathrm{B}}\)
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