In an electromagnetic wave, at an instant and at a particular position, the electric field is along the negative $z$-axis and magnetic field is along the positive $x$-axis. Then the direction of propagation of electromagnetic wave is

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  • A

    at $45^{\circ}$ angle from positive $y$-axis

  • B

    negative $y$-axis

  • C

    positive $z-$ axis

  • D

    positive $y$-axis

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