The electric field of an electromagnetic wave in free space is given by 
where 
and 
are in seconds and metres respectively. It can be inferred that
(1) the wavelength 
is 188.4 
(2) the wave number 
is 0.33 
(3) the wave amplitude is 10 
(4) the wave is propagating along 
direction.
Which one of the following pairs of statements is correct?
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
As given
(i)
Comparing it with standard equation of e.m. wave,
(ii)
Amplitude 
and 
or 
)
Also, 
or 
The wave is propagating along 
direction.
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