MCQ
Light wave is travelling along y-direction. If the corresponding $\vec E$ vector at any time is along the $x-$axis, the direction of $\vec B$ vector at that time is along
- A$y-$axis
- B$x-$axis
- C$+ z$-axis
- ✓$-z$ axis
✓
Answer
Correct option: D.
$-z$ axis
d
(d) Direction of wave propagation is given by $\overrightarrow E \times \overrightarrow B $.
(d) Direction of wave propagation is given by $\overrightarrow E \times \overrightarrow B $.
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