For an Electromagnetic Wave the Direction of the Vector

question 9

Multiple Choice

For an electromagnetic wave the direction of the vector gives:

• A) the direction of the electric field
• B) the direction of the magnetic field
• C) the direction of wave propagation
• D) the direction of the electromagnetic force on a proton
• E) the direction of the emf induced by the wave

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