A plane electromagnetic wave is propagating along the z-direction. If the electric field component of this wave is in the direction ( 
), then which of the following is the direction of the magnetic field component?
A
B
C
D
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
The magnetic field component is perpendicular to the direction of propagation and the direction of electric field.
Using vector algebra 
should be in z-direction.
i.e. the direction of propagation of electromagnetic wave.
Prepare Smarter with CGP Edu
Get practice questions, solutions, and test series in one place.
Write a Review
Share your experience with this question and solution.
Commentary
Send your comment, doubt, correction, or feedback to admin.
Similar Questions
Explore conceptually related problems
Suppose that the electric field part of a electromagnetic wave in vacuum is
What is the direction …
Which of the following statement is false for the properties of electromagnetic waves?
1057 MHz, frequency of radiation arising from two close energy levels in hydrogen, known as Lamb sh…
, temperature associated with the isotropic radiation filling all space-thought to be a relic of t…
, double lines of sodium, lie in the region of
The charge on a parallel plate capacitor is varying as . The plates are very large and close toget…