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QJEEM16Ph32d1: JEE Main 2016 Physics - Class 12 JEEM16Ph32d1 Solution: Consider an electromagnetic wave propagating in vacuum. Choose…

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

Multiple Choice Options

  • A For an electromagnetic wave propagating in +x direction the electric field is E→=12Eyz(x,t)(y^−z^) and the magnetic field is B→=12Byz(x,t)(y^+z^)
  • B For an electromagnetic wave propagating in +x direction the electric field is E→=12Eyz(y,z,t)(y^+z^) and the magnetic field is B→=12Byz(y,z,t)(y^+z^)
  • C For an electromagnetic wave propagating in + y direction the electric field is E→=12Eyz(x,t)y^ and the magnetic field is B→=12Byz(x,t)z^
  • D For an electromagnetic wave propagating in + y direction the electric field is E→=12Eyz(x,t)z^ and the magnetic field is B→=12Bz(x,t)y^

Step-by-Step Verified Solution

As wave is propagating in   + x   direction, then   E→  and   B→  should be function of   (x,t)  and must be in   y − z   plane.

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