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If `vec E` and `vec B` representelectric and magnetic field vectors of an electromagnetic wave, the direction of propagation of the wave is along

A

`vec B xx vec E`

B

`vec B`

C

`vec E`

D

`vec E xx vec B`

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If `vec Ē` and `vec B` represent electric and magnetic field vectors of an electromagnetic wave, the direction of propagation of the wave is along `vec E xx vec B`
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