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JEE Main 2016 — Electromagnetic Waves Question with Solution

JEE Main 2016 (10 Apr Online)

Question

Consider an electromagnetic wave propagating in vacuum. Choose the correct statement:

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Correct answer
DFor an electromagnetic wave propagating in + x direction the electric field is E→=12Eyzx,t y^-z^ and the magnetic field is B→=12 Byzx, ty^+z^

Step-by-step explanation

Wave in x - direction means E→ and B→ should be function of x and t

y^-z^⊥y^+z^

E→ ×B→|| x^ 

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