Physics · Electromagnetic Waves
A plane electromagnetic wave travels in a vacuum along the z-direction. Which of the following statements is true for the electric field vector (E) and magnetic field vector (B)?
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- 1E and B lie in the x-z plane and they are parallel to each other.
- 2E and B lie in the x-y plane and they are mutually perpendicular.✓
- 3E and B lie in the x-z plane and they are mutually perpendicular.
- 4E and B lie in the y-z plane and they are mutually perpendicular.
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E and B lie in the x-y plane and they are mutually perpendicular.
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