Q12 / 30 · NTA Abhyas (NEET) 2020 · Physics · Electromagnetic Waves

An electromagnetic wave is propagating along the +z-axis. Direction of electric and the magnetic field of this wave can be represented by

  • Correct answer
    A
    E→=E0i^,  B→=B0j^
  • B
    E→=E0k^,  B→=B0i^
  • C
    E→=E0j^,  B→=B0i^
  • D
    E→=E0j^,  B→=B0k^

Solution

The electromagnetic wave is propagating along the +z axis.
Since the electric and magnetic fields are perpendicular to each other and also perpendicular to the direction of propagation of wave.

Also, E⁡ → × B⁡ →  gives the direction of wave propagation.

E⁡ → = E⁡ 0 i⁡ ^ , B = B⁡ 0 j⁡ ^ ∵ i⁡ ^ × j⁡ ^ = k ^

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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