JEE Main 2016 — Electromagnetic Waves Question with Solution
From: JEE Main 2016 (Online) 10th April Morning Slot
Question
Consider an electromagnetic wave propagating in vacuum. Choose the correct
statement :
Choose an option
Show full solutionCorrect option: A
Correct answer
AFor an electromagnetic wave propagating in +x direction the electric field is
and the magnetic field is
and the magnetic field is
Step-by-step explanation
As wave is propagating in + x direction, then and should be function of and must be in y z plane.
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