JEE Main 2020 — Electromagnetic Waves Question with Solution
From: JEE Main 2020 (Online) 9th January Evening Slot
Question
A plane electromagnetic wave is propagating
along the direction
, with its polarization
along the direction . The correct form of the
magnetic field of the wave would be (here B0
is an appropriate constant) :
Choose an option
Show full solutionCorrect option: A
Correct answer
A
Step-by-step explanation
Direction of propagation =
Electric field is in direction =
As =
Propagation direction of
Electric field is in direction =
As =
Propagation direction of
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