Easy MCQ +4 / -1 PYQ · JEE Mains 2021

In an electromagnetic wave the electric field vector and magnetic field vector are given as $\overrightarrow E = {E_0}\widehat i$ and $\overrightarrow B = {B_0}\widehat k$ respectively. The direction of propagation of electromagnetic wave is along :

  1. A $\left( {\widehat k} \right)$
  2. B $\widehat j$
  3. C $\left( { - \widehat k} \right)$
  4. D $\left( { - \widehat j} \right)$ Correct answer

Solution

Direction of propagation = $$\overrightarrow E \times \overrightarrow B = \widehat i \times \widehat k = - \widehat j$$

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Subject: Physics · Chapter: Electromagnetic Waves · Topic: Maxwell's Equations

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