From the following diagram, determine the direction of propagation of an electromagnetic wave. |
In the direction of electric field In the direction of magnetic field Inward to the plane of paper Outward from the plane of paper |
Inward to the plane of paper |
The correct answer is Option (3) → Inward to the plane of paper $\vec{k} = \vec{E} \times \vec{B}$ $\vec{E}$ is upward, $\vec{B}$ is rightward. By right-hand rule, $\vec{E} \times \vec{B}$ points into the plane of the paper. ∴ Direction of propagation = Inward to the plane of paper. |