If the magnetic field of a light wave oscillates parallel to $y-$ axis and is given by $B_y = B_m\,sin\,(kz -\omega t)$, the direction of wave travel and the axis along which the electric vector oscillates is

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  • A

    $+\,ve$  $y\,-$ axis, $z\,-$ axis

  • B

    $-\,ve$  $x\,-$ axis, $z\,-$ axis

  • C

    $-\,ve$  $x\,-$ axis, $y\,-$ axis

  • D

    $-\,ve$  $z\,-$ axis, $x\,-$ axis

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