Properties of EM Waves: Practice Problem & Solution

Solution Explained:

To solve this problem, we apply the core principles of Properties of EM Waves. Understanding the underlying formula is key to arriving at the correct answer below:

The direction of propagation of an electromagnetic wave is along \(\vec{E} \times \vec{B}\). Here, \((-\hat{j} + \hat{k}) \times (-\hat{j} - \hat{k}) = 2\hat{i}\), which points in the positive x-direction.