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A plane electromagnetic wave of frequency travels in free space along the positive -direction. At a particular point in space and time, the electric field is . What is the corresponding magnetic field at that point?

  1. A. along the -direction
  2. B. along the negative -direction
  3. C. along the -direction
  4. D. along the negative -direction
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Correct answer: A along the -direction

Solution

  1. The magnitude of the magnetic field is given by .
  2. Using and , we get .
  3. The direction of propagation is , and is along .
  4. Since , the direction is .
  5. Hence the answer is (A).

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