Physics · Electromagnetic Waves
In a simple, charge-free medium, what is the relationship between the electric field E, magnetic field H, and wave vector k of a time-harmonic plane wave?
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- 1E and H are both perpendicular to k✓
- 2E is parallel to k, and H is perpendicular to k.
- 3E is perpendicular to k, but H is parallel to k.
- 4E, H and k are parallel to each other.
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E and H are both perpendicular to k
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