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8.Electromagnetic waves
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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
A
$+\,ve$ $y\,-$ axis, $z\,-$ axis
B
$-\,ve$ $x\,-$ axis, $z\,-$ axis
C
$-\,ve$ $x\,-$ axis, $y\,-$ axis
D
$-\,ve$ $z\,-$ axis, $x\,-$ axis
(AIIMS-2011)
Solution
Given $B_y = B_m\,sin\,(kz -wt)$. According to this equation the direction of propagation is along $z$ axis. The direction of electric vector must be perpendicular both $y$ and $z-$ axis. So it is along $x-$ axis.
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