Light wave is travelling along $y-$ direction. If the corresponding $\vec E$ vector at any time is along the $x-$ axis, the direction of $\vec B$ vector at that time is along

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  • A

    $y-$ axis

  • B

    $x-$ axis

  • C

    $+z -$ axis

  • D

    $-\,z-$ axis

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