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JEE Mains · Physics · STD 12 - 8. Electromagnetic waves

For plan electromagnetic waves propagating in the \(z-\) direction, which one of the following combination gives the correct possible direction for \(\vec E\) and \(\vec B\) field respectively?

  1. A \(\left( {2\hat i + 3\hat j} \right)\) and \(\left( {\hat i + 2\hat j} \right)\)
  2. B \(\left( {-2\hat i - 3\hat j} \right)\) and \(\left( {3\hat i - 2\hat j} \right)\)
  3. C \(\left( {3\hat i + 4\hat j} \right)\) and \(\left( {4\hat i - 3\hat j} \right)\)
  4. D \(\left( {\hat i + 2\hat j} \right)\) and \(\left( {2\hat i - \hat j} \right)\)
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(B) \(\left( {-2\hat i - 3\hat j} \right)\) and \(\left( {3\hat i - 2\hat j} \right)\)

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As we know, \(\vec E \cdot \vec B = 0\) \(\because [\vec E \bot \vec B]\) and \(\vec{E} \times \vec{B}\) should be along \(Z\) direction As \((-2 \hat{i}-3 \hat{j}) \times(3 \hat{i}-2 \hat{j})=13 \hat{k}\) Hence option \((b)\) is the correct answer.
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