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If `vecE " and " vecB` be the electric and magnetic field of E.M. wave then the direction of propogation of E.M. wave is along the direction.

A

`vecE`

B

`vecB`

C

`vecExxvecB`

D

None of these

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C
The direction of propagation of electromagnetic wave is perpendicular to the variation of electric field `vecE` as well as to the magnetic field `vecB`
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