At a particular moment in time and space, we measure an electromagnetic wave's electric and magnetic...
At a particular moment in time and space, we measure an electromagnetic wave's electric and magnetic fields. We find the electric field →E pointing Up and the magnetic field →B pointing West. What is the direction of wave propagation? West, Up, North, South, or East?
Homework Answers
The vector product E x B is in the direction of
the propagation of the
wave.
Therefore direction of wave propagation is,
South.
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