Q. Light wave is travelling along $y$-direction. If the corresponding $\overrightarrow{E}$ vector at any time is along the x-axis, the direction of $\overrightarrow{B}$ vector at that time is along

A) $y$-axis
B) $x$-axis
C) $+ z$-axis
D) $- z$-axis
Explanation

(d) Direction of wave propagation is given by $\overrightarrow{E} \times \overrightarrow{B}$

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