NEET Physics Maxwell's Equations MCQ Question
Imagine a diagram showing an electromagnetic wave propagating in vacuum with electric field (E) and magnetic field (B) vectors. If the wave is traveling in the positive z-direction, how are the E and B fields oriented with respect to each other and the direction of wave propagation?
E is along the x-axis, B is along the y-axis
E is along the y-axis, B is along the z-axis
E is along the z-axis, B is along the x-axis
E is along the x-axis, B is along the z-axis
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
In an electromagnetic wave propagating in vacuum, the electric field (E) and magnetic field (B) are perpendicular to each other and to the direction of wave propagation. Therefore, if the wave travels in the z-direction, E can be along the x-axis and B along the y-axis.
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