EM wave field vectors orientation – Rankers Physics
Topic: Electromagnetic Waves
Subtopic: Properties of EM Waves

EM wave field vectors orientation

In an electromagnetic wave, the oscillating electric and magnetic field vectors are oriented along
The direction of wave propagation
The same direction but perpendicular to wave propagation
Mutually perpendicular direction which is also perpendicular to direction of propagation
The same direction but at an angle of \(30^\circ\) to wave propagation

Solution:

In an electromagnetic wave, the electric field \(\vec{E}\), magnetic field \(\vec{B}\), and direction of wave propagation are mutually perpendicular to each other.

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