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A plane electromagnetic wave propagating along x-direction can have the following pairs of `vecE` and `vecB`

A

`E_x, B_y`

B

`E_y, B_z`

C

`B_x , E_y`

D

`E_z, B_y`

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The correct Answer is:
B, D
Since wave is travelling along x-direction, so `vecE` and `vecB` will be along y and z-direction respectively or vice versa.
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