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What does the cross product of electric and magnetic field vectors `(vecE xx vecB)` indicate?

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To understand what the cross product of the electric field vector \(\vec{E}\) and the magnetic field vector \(\vec{B}\) indicates, we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Understand the relationship between electric and magnetic fields in electromagnetic waves In an electromagnetic wave, the electric field vector \(\vec{E}\) and the magnetic field vector \(\vec{B}\) are perpendicular to each other. Additionally, both vectors are also perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation. ### Step 2: Define the cross product The cross product of two vectors \(\vec{A}\) and \(\vec{B}\) is given by: \[ ...
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