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In an electromagnetic wave, at an instant and at a particular position, the electric field is along the negative z-axis and magnetic field is along the positive 
-axis. Then the direction of propagation of electromagnetic wave is:
A
at 
angle from positive 
-axis
angle from positive -axis
B
negative y-axis
C
positive z-axis
D
positive y-axis
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
Direction of propagation of EM wave will be in the direction of 
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