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The electric field on an electromagnetic wave in free space is given by
`E=10 cos (10^7t+kx) hatj V//m`,
Where t and x are in seconds and metres respectively. It can be inferred that
(1) the wavelength `lambda` is `188.4m`.
(2) the wave number k is `0.33rad//m`
(3) the wave amplitude is `10V//m`
(4) the wave is propagating along +x direction.
which one of the following pairs of statement is correct?

A

(iii) and (iv)

B

(i) and (ii)

C

(ii) and (iii)

D

(i) and (iii)

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D

Both electric and magnetic field vectors are parallel to each other perpendicular to the direction of propagation of wave.
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